Ian Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 I came across this one via ebay. It was actually brought to my attention on rec.collecting.coins by a fellow Scot who laughingly made mention of the spelling of `Kirkcaldy' on the token. The spelling however is exactly the same as for the original. Indeed, this one is nigh on an exact match for the original `scarce as hen's teeth' token but...it is a replica. The only `original' I have ever seen in the flesh is in the museum at Kirkcaldy. The interesting thing about this `replica' is that it was commissioned by the University of Chicago and (if the edge marking is anything to go by) issued to graduates of it's business school. A fitting graduation gift too! The original `Kirkcaldy penny' was bronze. This one is bronze too but a lighter colour (suggesting less copper content). The colour is about the only difference discernable, making it (for me) an excellent gap filler..... until the real McCoy turns up (if ever). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottishmoney Posted March 8, 2006 Report Share Posted March 8, 2006 very interesting, thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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