000-190-000-332-C
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Trade token (reverse), Halfpenny (proof), of Dundee, Angus
This is the reverse of a copper proof halfpenny trade token of Dundee in Angus. Dated 1797, the token was designed by James Wright Junior and manufactured by Kempson. The die-sinker was Wyon.
The reverse depicts a man working or 'heckling' flax. The surrounding text reads '3.336 TONS FLAX & HEMP IMPORTED HERE IN 1796: VALUE. L.160.128-'.
Trade 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: |
000-190-000-332-C |
| Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
| Project: |
0098: National Museums Scotland
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| Ref: |
National Museums Scotland H.1995.331 |
| Date: |
1797
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| Material: |
Copper; some lustre, no evidence of wear. Inscription: Obv: view of an ancient fortress; above, DUNDEE HALFPENNY . / 1797; below, DUDHOPE CASTLE / FOUND.D 1660 . / CONVERTED
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| Dimensions: |
29 mm D / Die Axis: 11.5
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| What: |
Trade token, half penny
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| Subject: |
Trade tokens
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| Who: |
J. Wright (Designer)
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| Where: |
Scotland, Angus, Dundee, Dudhope Castle
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| Description: |
Copper halfpenny trade token of Dundee, designed by J. Wright, 1797
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| References: |
- Calder, J. 'The Wealth of a Nation'. Edinburgh: NMS, 1989 pp. 179-80
- Dalton and Hamer, ANgusshire 18
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