1/2 Penny Angusshire - Dundee / A. Swap

€109,285.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1797
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight11.61 g
Dimensions28.6 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Thomas Wyon the Younger
In circulation to1797
Reference(s) DH#21, Atkins#16
Obverse descriptionView of a church with tower and spire on left. Date above, lettering around and below in exergue
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDUNDEE HALFPENNY 1797 ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH FOUND`D. 1772
Reverse descriptionOuter circle containing a view of ruinous crenellated gateway (archway and battlements), artist`s signature and star below. Lettering around and below in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOWGATE PORT * THE LAST REMAINS OF OUR ANCIENT WALLS * WRIGHT JUNr DES *
EdgePlain with lettering
Mint
Mintage1797  - -
Catalog ID7596392520
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