Trade token (obverse), Halfpenny (proof), of Dundee, Angus

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This is the obverse 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 obverse depicts Dudhope Castle, founded in 1660 and converted into barracks in 1794.

One ton of tokens with a view of Dudhope Castle were struck. Between 1787 and 1817 over 10,000 different types of trade token were issued. Although some pennies were produced, the tokens were issued mainly in farthing or halfpenny denominations.

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• Online ID: 000-100-083-549-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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