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

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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: National Museums Scotland
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• 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
  Coin Type: Dalton and Hamer, Angusshire 12
  Trade token
  
• 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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