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Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny (proof), of John Pilmer, Dundee, Angus

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000-190-000-331-C
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Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny (proof), of John Pilmer, Dundee, Angus

This is the reverse of a copper proof halfpenny trade token of John Pilmer 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 view of glassworks with the surrounding text, 'GLASS WORKS WEST CONE/FOUNDED 1788'.

John Pilmer, a grocer, issued ten hundredweight of tokens. Circulated locally, trade tokens could be used to buy goods or redeemed for regal coinage. They were also an ideal way for a company to advertise its wares.


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Online ID: 000-190-000-331-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.330
Date: 1797
Material: Copper; proof; dark toning, no evidence of wear. Inscription: Obv: star DUNDEE HALFPENNY .; a large building with spire, 17 to left, 97 to right; in exergue, TOWN HOUSE / FINISHED 17
Dimensions: 29 mm D / Die Axis: 6.5
What: Trade token, half penny
Subject: Trade tokens
Who: J. Wright (Designer)
John Pilmer, Church Lane, Dundee (Issuer)
Where: Scotland, Angus, Dundee
Event:
Description: Copper halfpenny trade token of Dundee, issued by John Pilmer, Church Lane, designed by J. Wright, 1797
References:
  • Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80 
  • Dalton and Hamer, ANgusshire 17 
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