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Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny, of Dundee, Angus

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000-190-001-922-C
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Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny, of Dundee, Angus

This is the reverse of a 1796 copper halfpenny trade token of Dundee in Angus. The token was manufactured by Kempson and designed by James Wright Junior. The die-sinker was Wyon.

The reverse depicts a harbour with a sailing ship alongside a quay. Below are the arms, supporters and motto of Dundee.

Between 1787 and 1817 over 10,000 different types of trade token were issued to ease the shortage of small change. The contemporary fascination with tokens resulted in them becoming collectors' items. Some tokens were issued purely for collecting.


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Online ID: 000-190-001-922-C
Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
Project: 0098: National Museums Scotland
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Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.IV.20.70
Date: 1796
Material: Copper; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv.: DUNDEE HALFPENNY / 1796 / INFIRMARY FOUNDED / 1794; within a sunken oval panel, a view of a large building, with I . W . I . DESIGN below. Rev.: MARE ET COMMERCIUM COLIMUS .; view of a harbour, with a ship alongs
Dimensions: Diameter 27.50 x 28.00 mm; weight 8.48 g; die axis 6.0
What: Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Angusshire 16a
Trade token
Subject: Trade Tokens
Who: P. Kempson (Manufacturer)
Where: England, Birmingham
Scotland, Angus, Dundee
Event:
Description: Copper halfpenny trade token of Dundee, Angus, 1796
References:
  • Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80 
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