Trade token (obverse), Halfpenny, of Alexander Molison, Dundee, Angus

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This is the obverse of a copper halfpenny trade token of Alexander Molison of Dundee in Angus. Dated 1795, the token was designed by James Wright Junior.

The obverse depicts an ancient tower with the inscription underneath, 'OLD TOWER/FOUNDED/1189'. The surrounding text reads 'DUNDEE HALF PENNY. 1795'.

Issued mainly in farthing or halfpenny denominations, 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: 000-100-103-348-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1926.468
• Date: 1795
  
• Material: Copper; very slight wear. Inscription: Obv.: DUNDEE HALF PENNY . 1795 .; view of an ancient tower; in exergue, OLD TOWER / FOUNDED / 1189. Rev.: COMMERCE AUGMENTS DUNDEE; view of a harbour, with a ship alongside a quay; in exergue, arms and supporters of
  Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Angusshire 10
  Trade token
  
• Dimensions: Diameter 28.00 mm; weight 10.92 g; die axis 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Angusshire 10
  Trade token
  
• Subject: Trade Tokens
  
• Who: Alexander Molison (Issuer)
  P. Kempson (Manufacturer)
  
• Where: England, Birmingham
  Scotland, Angus, Dundee
  
• Event:
• Description: Copper halfpenny trade token of Alexander Molison, Dundee, Angus, 1795
  
• References:
  • Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80 
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