Trade token (reverse), Shilling (proof), of J. Wright Junior, Dundee, Angus

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This is the reverse 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 reverse depicts the figure of a kilted Highlander walking to the left with the arms, supporters and motto of Dundee in an oval underneath. The surrounding text reads 'FROM THE HEATH-COVER'D MOUNTAINS OF SCOTIA WE COME'.

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

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• Online ID: 000-190-001-933-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.1995.320
• Date: 1797
  
• 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
  Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Angusshire 1
  Trade token / proof
  
• Dimensions: Diameter 24.00 mm; weight 4.36 g; die axis 12.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Angusshire 1
  Trade token / proof
  
• Subject: Trade Tokens
  
• Who: J. Wright Junior (Designer)
  
• Where: England, uncertain mint
  Scotland, Angus, Dundee
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver proof shilling trade token of J. Wright Junior, Dundee, Angus, 1797
  
• References:
  • Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80 
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