1 Penny Angusshire - Dundee / T. Webster

€1.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1797
TypeEmergency coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight20.8 g
Dimensions32.5 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)J. Wright
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#5, Atkins#3
Obverse descriptionThe Old Town Hall of Dundee with spire dividing date and denomination, legend in exergue
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDUNDEE PENNY 17 97 TOWN HOUSE FOUNDED 1732
Reverse descriptionLarge industrial warehouses at the docks over Dundee’s coat of arms in oval, legend above and in exergue
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPUBLIC WAREHOUSES ON THE QUAY WRIGHT JUN---DES SHIPPING OF THIS PORT 8800 TONS REGr
EdgeIncuse legend
Mint
Mintage1797  - -
Catalog ID6597804230
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