© ZacUK
© ZacUK
½ Penny Angusshire - Dundee / A. Swap
1797 year| Copper | 11.61 g | 28.6 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.61 g |
| Diameter | 28.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1797 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#109285 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Outer circle containing a view of ruinous crenellated gateway (archway and battlements), artist's signature and star below. Lettering around and below in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COWGATE PORT *
THE LAST REMAINS OF OUR ANCIENT WALLS *
WRIGHT JUNr DES *
Engraver: Thomas Wyon the Younger
Edge
Plain with lettering
NOTE: variety exists
Lettering: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ALEXR SWAP & CO * + +
Comment
Alexander Swap & Co., were merchants with a business in Overgate, Dundee, Scotland.Artist - James Wright Jr.; Die-engraver - Thomas Wyon; Issuer - Alexander Swap; Manufacturer - Peter Kempson. Plain edge type exists as DH#22.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Angusshire - Dundee / A. Swap) 1797 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in Scotland, particularly in the eastern counties. The coin was minted by a private individual, A. Swap, in Dundee, and was made of copper. Despite its unusual origins, the coin was widely accepted as a form of payment in the local area. Today, it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with some examples selling for thousands of pounds at auction.
