1 Penny Angusshire - Dundee / T. Webster
1797 year| Copper | 20.8 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20.8 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#149748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Large industrial warehouses at the docks over Dundee’s coat of arms in oval, legend above and in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PUBLIC WAREHOUSES ON THE QUAY
WRIGHT JUN---DES
SHIPPING OF THIS PORT 8800 TONS REGr
Engraver: J. Wright
Edge
Incuse legend
Lettering: PAYABLE ON DEMAND BY THO.S WEBSTER JUN.R
Comment
Thomas Webster Junior was a partner in the Dundee Ropeworks. The old Town Hall of Dundee, the upper part of which was formerly a prison with the lower part used for public offices, had a spire that was 145 feet high.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token 1 Penny (Angusshire - Dundee / T. Webster) 1797 from United Kingdom is that it was issued during a time of severe coinage shortages in Scotland, particularly in the eastern counties. To address this issue, local merchants and traders issued their own tokens, like this one, which were accepted as currency by the community. This coin is a rare example of a privately issued token that has survived to this day, providing a unique glimpse into the economic history of Scotland during that time.
