Add to albumThis is the reverse of a copper proof halfpenny trade token of Dundee in Angus. Dated 1797, the token was designed by James Wright Junior and manufactured by Kempson. The die-sinker was Wyon.
The reverse depicts a man working or 'heckling' flax. The surrounding text reads '3.336 TONS FLAX & HEMP IMPORTED HERE IN 1796: VALUE. L.160.128-'.
Trade tokens varied in quality from crude lead discs stamped with initials to elaborate pieces of craftwork from the die-sinkers with vivid depictions of industrial or commercial scenes.
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- Online ID: 000-190-000-332-C
- Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
- Project:
National Museums Scotland
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- Ref: National Museums Scotland H.1995.331
- Date: 1797
- Material: Copper; some lustre, no evidence of wear. Inscription: Obv: view of an ancient fortress; above, DUNDEE HALFPENNY . / 1797; below, DUDHOPE CASTLE / FOUND.D 1660 . / CONVERTED
Trade token, half penny
- Dimensions: 29 mm D / Die Axis: 11.5
- What: Trade token, half penny
- Subject: Trade tokens
- Who: J. Wright (Designer)
- Where: Scotland, Angus, Dundee, Dudhope Castle
- Event:
- Description: Copper halfpenny trade token of Dundee, designed by J. Wright, 1797
- References:
- Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80
- Dalton and Hamer, ANgusshire 18
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