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Trade token (obverse), Shilling (proof), of J. Wright Junior, Dundee, Angus
This is the obverse of a 1797 silver proof shilling trade token of J. Wright Junior of Dundee in Angus. Only a few proofs of this token were struck.
The obverse depicts Broughty Castle, a roofless ruin at that time, surrounded by the text, 'DUNDEE SHILLING PAYLE BY J. WRIGHT. JUNR'.
Broughty Castle was built not long after 1490. Bought as a ruin by the Government in 1855, it was redesigned as a coastal defence battery. At present the castle is a museum of local history and of the Dundee whaling industry.
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000-100-103-345-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0098: National Museums Scotland
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National Museums Scotland H.1995.320 |
Date: |
1797
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Material: |
Silver; proof; mint state. Inscription: Obv.: DUNDEE SHILLING PAYLE BY J . WRIGHT . JUNR; an ancient ruin; in exergue, BROUGHTY / CASTLE. Rev.: FROM THE HEATH-COVER'D MOUNTAINS OF SCOTIA WE COME; armed Highlander walking to left; in exergue, the arms, su
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Dimensions: |
Diameter 24.00 mm; weight 4.36 g; die axis 12.0
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What: |
Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Angusshire 1 Trade token / proof
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Subject: |
Trade Tokens
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Who: |
J. Wright Junior (Designer)
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Where: |
England, uncertain mint Scotland, Angus, Dundee
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Description: |
Silver proof shilling trade token of J. Wright Junior, Dundee, Angus, 1797
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References: |
- Keay, J. & J. (eds). Collins Encyclopaedia of Scotland. London: HarperCollins, 1994, pp 103-4.
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