Trade token (obverse), Halfpenny, of W. Croom, Dundee, Angus

This is the obverse of a copper halfpenny trade token of W. Croom of Dundee in Angus. Dating from between around 1790-1800, the token was manufactured by Matthew Bolton. The die-sinker was Ponthon of Birmingham.

The obverse depicts the shield of arms, supporters and motto of Dundee. The surrounding text reads 'PAYABLE AT W. CROOMS./HIGH STREET DUNDEE'.

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:	000-100-103-349-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.IV.20.69
Date:	Between around 1790 and 1800 c. 1790 - 1800
Material:	Copper; no evidence of wear. Inscription: Obv.: PAYABLE AT W . CROOMS . / HIGH STREET DUNDEE .; shield of arms and supporters; DEI DONUM above; PRUDENTIA ET CANDORE below; floral ornament to either side. Rev.: across field, SELLS / WHOLESALE / WOOLEN & L
Dimensions:	Diameter 29.00 mm; weight 9.85 g; die axis 6.0
What:	Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Angusshire 12 Trade token
Subject:	Trade Tokens
Who:	Matthew Boulton (Manufacturer) W. Croom (Issuer)
Where:	England, Birmingham Scotland, Angus, Dundee
Event:
Description:	Copper halfpenny trade token of W. Croom, Dundee, Angus, c. 1790-1800
References:	Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80
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