1/2 Penny Angusshire - Dundee / A. Molison

€158,464.00
IssuerUnited Kingdom
Year1795
TypeToken
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyConder tokens (1787-1797)
CompositionCopper
Weight10.6 g
Dimensions27.9 mm
Thickness2.2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) DH#10, Atkins#7
Obverse descriptionView of an ancient tower, legend and date around and in exergue.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDUNDEE HALF-PENNY . 1795 . OLD TOWER FOUNDED 1189
Reverse descriptionView of a harbour, with a ship alongside a quay, legend around, arms of the City of Dundee and legend in exergue.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOMMERCE AUGMENTS DUNDEE WRIGHT DEI DONUM DELIN
(Translation: God`s Gift)
EdgeIncuse legend.
Mint
Mintage1795  - DH#10 - PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ALEXR. MOLISON , X , -
1795  - DH#10a - PAYABLE IN LONDON . -
Catalog ID8159382610
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