Angus DH-42
Angusshire
Dundee, Wright, J. (2)
Farthing
No. 10 D&H-42
Obverse: - A horse drawing a cart laden with two bales marked T.R. and D.R. respectively. Legend: - SIC ITUR AD OPES with WRIGHT DES in the exergue.
Reverse: - Front view of a large building with a pointed pediment, spire and vane. Legend: - ** DUNDEE FARTHING ** In the field 17 97 In the exergue, TRADES HALL.
Edge: - Plain, struck in collar
Die sinker: Wyon: Manufacturer, Kempson. One CWT struck.
Common

There is a similar token, D&H 40, dated 1796, but the reverse exergue reads in error TRADES ALL and only a few pounds were struck. There is a similar token, D&H 41, with the same error, but dated 1797. This is rare.

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Angus DH-40

O: A horse and cart, with two packages marked "DR" and "TR", SIC ITUR AD OPES. EX: WRIGHT DES.
R: A large Building, ** DUNDEE FARTHING ** 17 96. EX: TRADES ALL.
E: Plain (In Collar)
Also struck in silver

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-40
Angusshire
Dundee, Wright, J. (2)
Farthing
No. 10 D&H-42
Obverse: - A horse drawing a cart laden with two bales marked T.R. and D.R. respectively. Legend: - SIC ITUR AD OPES with WRIGHT DES in the exergue.
Reverse: - Front view of a large building with a pointed pediment, spire and vane. Legend: - ** DUNDEE FARTHING ** In the field 17 97 In the exergue, TRADES HALL.
Edge: - Plain, struck in collar
Die sinker: Wyon: Manufacturer, Kempson. One CWT struck.
Common

There is a similar token, D&H 40, dated 1796, but the reverse exergue reads in error TRADES ALL and only a few pounds were struck. There is a similar token, D&H 41, with the same error, but dated 1797. This is rare.

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Angus DH-40

O: A horse and cart, with two packages marked "DR" and "TR", SIC ITUR AD OPES. EX: WRIGHT DES.
R: A large Building, ** DUNDEE FARTHING ** 17 96. EX: TRADES ALL.
E: Plain (In Collar)
Also struck in silver

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-39a
Angusshire
Dundee
Issuer unknown
N0. 5 D&H 39
Obverse: - A sentry on duty standing between a fort flying a flag charged with the cross of St. Andrew, and a mounted gun of which only the breech is seen.
Reverse: - A pair of scales and a monogram JM&Co. Legend: - PAYABLE ON DEMAND DUNDEE.
Edge: - Plain
Diesinker, willets, manufacturer, Kempson. One CWT struck. Scarce.

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Angus DH-39

O: A pair of scales above a small cypher, J M & Co. PAYABLE ON DEMAND DUNDEE.
R: A sentinel on duty, the breech of a cannon on the one side, and part of a fort on the other.
E: Plain (Rounded)


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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-37 (Plate coin)
ANGUSSHIRE, farthings, ARBROATH.

D&H-37

Obverse: * J.s BORTHWICK * 39 HIGH S.t ARBROATH .

Reverse: --- GROCERY & TEA * WAREHOUSE

Edge: --- Plain

Rarity: RRR

Note: Though NGC did not mark it so, as requested, this coin is the Plate coin in the reference (page 407).

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-33
ANGUSSHIRE, MONTROSE, Nicol, A.

No. 14 D&H-30-6

Obverse: --- Arms of the Duke of Montrose. (Quarterly; First and Fourth: or, on a chief sable [shown as argent on the token] threeescallops of the first, for GRAHAM. Second and Third: argent, three roses gules, barbed vert [this tincture could not be shown on so small a scale on the token] as a coat of augmentation for the title of MONTROSE; surmounted by a ducal coronet. Crest: a falcon proper, armed and bellied or, preying on a heron lying on its back proper, beaked and members gules. Supporters: Two storks proper, beaked and membersgules. Motto: Ona riband beneath the arms, "Ne Oublie."). Legend: --- MONTROSE HALFPENNY 1799.

Reverse: --- .The front view of a large plain building with wings and railings in front. Legend: --- MONTROSE LUNATIC HOSPITAL ERECTED BY SUBSCRIPTION 1781

Edge: --- PAYABLE BY ANDREW NICOL. TOBACONIST X Struck in a collar

Diesinker, Willetts; manufacturer, Kempson. This is a fine coin apart from the heraldic error, and the one "C" in tobacconist; fortunately neither mistake detracts from the appearance of the piece.

Ten cwts. struck.

Rarity: Common. There are six trifling varieties of the token. D&H 31-36

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-31
ANGUSSHIRE, MONTROSE, Nicol, A.

No. 14 D&H-30-6

Obverse: --- Arms of the Duke of Montrose. (Quarterly; First and Fourth: or, on a chief sable [shown as argent on the token] threeescallops of the first, for GRAHAM. Second and Third: argent, three roses gules, barbed vert [this tincture could not be shown on so small a scale on the token] as a coat of augmentation for the title of MONTROSE; surmounted by a ducal coronet. Crest: a falcon proper, armed and bellied or, preying on a heron lying on its back proper, beaked and members gules. Supporters: Two storks proper, beaked and membersgules. Motto: Ona riband beneath the arms, "Ne Oublie."). Legend: --- MONTROSE HALFPENNY 1799.

Reverse: --- .The front view of a large plain building with wings and railings in front. Legend: --- MONTROSE LUNATIC HOSPITAL ERECTED BY SUBSCRIPTION 1781

Edge: --- PAYABLE BY ANDREW NICOL. TOBACONIST X Struck in a collar

Diesinker, Willetts; manufacturer, Kempson. This is a fine coin apart from the heraldic error, and the one "C" in tobacconist; fortunately neither mistake detracts from the appearance of the piece.

Ten cwts. struck.

Rarity: Common. There are six trifling varieties of the token. D&H 31-36

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-29
Angusshire
Montrose, Bisset & Son
No. 13 D&H 27-29

Obverse: - View of a wooden bridge over water, with a small boat afloat: a town and some shipping being seen in the distance. Legend: - MARE DITAT. In the exergue, MONTROSE
Reverse: - A woman seated at a spinning wheel facing to the right. Legend: - SURE ARE THE REWARDS OF INDUSTRY. with 1796bin the exergue.
Edge: - PAYABLE BY I. BISSET & SON MONTROSE - X -
Diesinker, Davies; manufacturer Good. Scarce.
There is a variety with the token and designs a little smaller, D&H 27: and another with the obverse exergue 1797; and the reverse exergue reading MONTROSE. The edge inscription is LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE, Scarce.

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Angusshire
Montrose
DH-27
O: A distant view of a town and bridge. MARE DITAT. Ex. MONTROSE
R: A woman spinning. SURE ARE THE REWARD'S OF INDUSTRY. Ex. 1796
E: Plain (not in collar)

DH-28
O: Similar (to DH-27), but on a larger scale.
R: Similar (to DH-27). A period at the end of legend.
E: PAYABLE BY I. BISSETT & SON MONTROSE
DH-28a. E: LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE
DH-28B. E: PUBLISHED BY JOS. DANL. & INO. BOULTER.
DH-28C. E: Milled

DH-29
O: Similar (to DH-28), but with date 1797 in Ex.
R: Similar (to DH-28), by with MONTROSE in Ex.
E: LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE
DH-29A E: Plain

Reference #3
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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corne

Angus DH-28a
Angusshire
Montrose, Bisset & Son
No. 13 D&H 27-29

Obverse: - View of a wooden bridge over water, with a small boat afloat: a town and some shipping being seen in the distance. Legend: - MARE DITAT. In the exergue, MONTROSE
Reverse: - A woman seated at a spinning wheel facing to the right. Legend: - SURE ARE THE REWARDS OF INDUSTRY. with 1796bin the exergue.
Edge: - PAYABLE BY I. BISSET & SON MONTROSE - X -
Diesinker, Davies; manufacturer Good. Scarce.
There is a variety with the token and designs a little smaller, D&H 27: and another with the obverse exergue 1797; and the reverse exergue reading MONTROSE. The edge inscription is LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE, Scarce.

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Angusshire
Montrose
DH-27
O: A distant view of a town and bridge. MARE DITAT. Ex. MONTROSE
R: A woman spinning. SURE ARE THE REWARD'S OF INDUSTRY. Ex. 1796
E: Plain (not in collar)

DH-28
O: Similar (to DH-27), but on a larger scale.
R: Similar (to DH-27). A period at the end of legend.
E: PAYABLE BY I. BISSETT & SON MONTROSE
DH-28a. E: LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE
DH-28B. E: PUBLISHED BY JOS. DANL. & INO. BOULTER.
DH-28C. E: Milled

DH-29
O: Similar (to DH-28), but with date 1797 in Ex.
R: Similar (to DH-28), by with MONTROSE in Ex.
E: LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE
DH-29A E: Plain

Reference #3
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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corne

Angus DH-28
Angusshire
Montrose, Bisset & Son
No. 13 D&H 27-29

Obverse: - View of a wooden bridge over water, with a small boat afloat: a town and some shipping being seen in the distance. Legend: - MARE DITAT. In the exergue, MONTROSE
Reverse: - A woman seated at a spinning wheel facing to the right. Legend: - SURE ARE THE REWARDS OF INDUSTRY. with 1796bin the exergue.
Edge: - PAYABLE BY I. BISSET & SON MONTROSE - X -
Diesinker, Davies; manufacturer Good. Scarce.
There is a variety with the token and designs a little smaller, D&H 27: and another with the obverse exergue 1797; and the reverse exergue reading MONTROSE. The edge inscription is LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE, Scarce.

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Angusshire
Montrose
DH-27
O: A distant view of a town and bridge. MARE DITAT. Ex. MONTROSE
R: A woman spinning. SURE ARE THE REWARD'S OF INDUSTRY. Ex. 1796
E: Plain (not in collar)

DH-28
O: Similar (to DH-27), but on a larger scale.
R: Similar (to DH-27). A period at the end of legend.
E: PAYABLE BY I. BISSETT & SON MONTROSE
DH-28a. E: LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE
DH-28B. E: PUBLISHED BY JOS. DANL. & INO. BOULTER.
DH-28C. E: Milled

DH-29
O: Similar (to DH-28), but with date 1797 in Ex.
R: Similar (to DH-28), by with MONTROSE in Ex.
E: LONDON LIVERPOOL OR MONTROSE
DH-29A E: Plain

Reference #3
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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corne

Angus DH-25
ANGUSSHIRE, FORFAR, Steele, J.

No. 12 D&H-23-6

Obverse: --- A panarama view of a town with hills behind and water and boats in the foredround. Legend: --- HALFPENNY In the exergue, FORFAR 1797.

Reverse: --- Armorial device of the Burgh of Forfar. (A square castle embattled above the gate, and at the top triple towered: the center tower larger than the others. On each side of the castle is a sentinel house, which like the three towers, have conical roofs --- all argent, mason sable, the portcullis and windows gules, the middle tower ensigned with a staff and banner charged with Royal Arms of Scotland.) On the token the banner is charged with the cross of St. Andrew. Legend: --- PAYABLE ON DE= MAND BY JOHN STEELE. In the exergue, WRIGHT DES.

Edge: --- Alternate dot and cross

Diesinker, Willetts; manufacturer, Kempson.
Five cwts. struck.
Rarity: common. There are three variants, D&H 26 is rare, D&H 23 scarce.

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-24
ANGUSSHIRE, FORFAR, Steele, J.

No. 12 D&H-23-6

Obverse: --- A panarama view of a town with hills behind and water and boats in the foredround. Legend: --- HALFPENNY In the exergue, FORFAR 1797.

Reverse: --- Armorial device of the Burgh of Forfar. (A square castle embattled above the gate, and at the top triple towered: the center tower larger than the others. On each side of the castle is a sentinel house, which like the three towers, have conical roofs --- all argent, mason sable, the portcullis and windows gules, the middle tower ensigned with a staff and banner charged with Royal Arms of Scotland.) On the token the banner is charged with the cross of St. Andrew. Legend: --- PAYABLE ON DE= MAND BY JOHN STEELE. In the exergue, WRIGHT DES.

Edge: --- Alternate dot and cross

Diesinker, Willetts; manufacturer, Kempson.
Five cwts. struck.
Rarity: common. There are three variants, D&H 26 is rare, D&H 23 scarce.

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-21
ANGUSSHIRE, DUNDEE, Swap & Co.

No. 7 D&H-21-2

Obverse: --- View of a church with a high spire and a vane. Legend: --- DUNDEE HALFPENNY ST, ANDREW'S CHURCH FOUND.D 1772 In the field of the coin "1797"

Reverse: --- A ruined gateway and wall, with the town arms on a mural tablet over the arch. Legend: --- * COWGATE PORT * THE LAST REMAINS OF OUR ANCIENT WALLS. In the exergue, WRIGHT JUN.R and a star.

Edge: --- PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE ALEX.R SWAP & CO ***. Stuck in a collar.

Diesinker, Wyon; manufacturer, Kempson.

Five cwts. struck.

Rarity: Common.

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-20
ANGUSSHIRE, DUNDEE, Wright, J. (?)

No. 9 D&H-18-20

Obverse: --- View of a large building with towers. Legend: --- DUNDEE HALFPENNY 1797. In exergue, DUNDEE CASTLE FOUND.D 1660 CONVERTED INTO BARRACKS 1794.

Reverse: --- A man in a tail coat and hat working at a hachel, or bench fitted with upright teeth, hackling flax. Behind him are two bales on the floor, one marked T.R. and the other D.R. Legend: --- 3,336 TONS FLAX & HAMP IMPORTED HERE IN 1796. VALUE L.160,128 --- Inner legend: --- FLAX-HECKLING
In the exergue, WRIGHT JUN.R and a star.

Edge: --- Plain.

Diesinker, Wyon; manufacturer, Kempson.

One cwts. struck.

Rarity: Common. There are two minor variants.

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-18
ANGUSSHIRE, DUNDEE, Wright, J. (?)

No. 9 D&H-18-20

Obverse: --- View of a large building with towers. Legend: --- DUNDEE HALFPENNY 1797. In exergue, DUNDEE CASTLE FOUND.D 1660 CONVERTED INTO BARRACKS 1794.

Reverse: --- A man in a tail coat and hat working at a hachel, or bench fitted with upright teeth, hackling flax. Behind him are two bales on the floor, one marked T.R. and the other D.R. Legend: --- 3,336 TONS FLAX & HAMP IMPORTED HERE IN 1796. VALUE L.160,128 --- Inner legend: --- FLAX-HECKLING
In the exergue, WRIGHT JUN.R and a star.

Edge: --- Plain.

Diesinker, Wyon; manufacturer, Kempson.

One cwts. struck.

Rarity: Common. There are two minor variants.

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner

Angus DH-17
Angusshire
Dundee, Pilmer, J.
Halfpenny
No. 6 D&H 17
Obverse: - View of a large building with a spire and vane. Legend: - DUNDEE HALFPENNY. "1797" In the exergue, TOWN HOUSE FINISHED 1734
Rerverse: - View of a large building with a conical roof. Legend: - GLASS WORKS WEST CONE FOUNDED 1788 In exergue, WRIGHT DES.
Edge: - PAYABLE BY JOHN PILMER CHURCH LANE X X
Struck in a collar.
Diesinker, Wyon, manufacturer, Kempson. Ten CWTs, struck.
Common, but not in extra fine (UNC) condition.

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Angus DH-17

O: A public building. DUNDEE HALFPENNY 1797. Ex: TOWN HOUSE FINISHED 1734.
R: View of a glass manufactory. GLASS WORKS WEST CONE FOUNDED 1788. Ex: WRIGHT DES.
E: PAYABLE BY JOHN PILMER CHURCH LANE X X
Also struck in silver

17a. E: Plain

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References
#1 Notes on Eighteenth Century Tokens by Arthur W Waters, Seaby's numismatic Publications 1954
#2 Commercial Coins 1787 -1804 by R. C. Bell, Corbitt & Hunter LTD 1963
#3 The Provincial Token - Coinage of the 18th Century Illustrated, By R, Dalton & S.H. Hamer 1910 - 1918, Reprint 2015, The Copper Corner