Trade token (reverse), Penny (proof), of Thomas Webster Junior, Dundee, Angus

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This is the reverse of a 1797 copper proof penny trade token of Thomas Webster Junior of Dundee in Angus. Manufactured by Kempson, the token was designed by James Wright Junior. The die-sinker was Willets.

The reverse depicts Dundee Town House, founded in 1732. The surrounding text reads 'DUNDEE PENNY' with the date split into 17 and 97, to the left and right of the town house spire.

Five hundredweight of copper pennies were struck for Thomas Webster Junior. 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: 000-190-001-995-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1932.204
• Date: 1797
  
• Material: Copper; very slight wear. Inscription: Obv.: PUBLIC WAREHOUSES ON THE QUAY / SHIPPING OF THIS PORT 8800 TONS REGR; large buildings; in exergue, WRIGHT JUN . ----- DES, above oval frame containing the arms, supporters and motto of Dundee. Rev.: * * DUNDEE
  Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Angusshire 5
  Trade token / proof
  
• Dimensions: Diameter 32.00 mm; weight 19.93 g; die axis 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Angusshire 5
  Trade token / proof
  
• Subject: Trade Tokens
  
• Who: James Wright junior (Die-sinker)
  Kempson (Manufacturer)
  Willets (Die-sinker)
  
• Where: England, Birmingham
  Scotland, Angus, Dundee
  
• Event:
• Description: Copper penny trade token of Thomas Webster Junior, Dundee, Angus, 1797
  
• References:
  • Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80 
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