Dundee halfpenny token

Dundee halfpenny token. Obverse: Within a recessed oval, view of the infirmary. Legend: 'DUNDEE HALFPENNY 1796'. Below: 'INFIRMARY FOUNDED 1791'. Reverse: A merchantman unloading at a quay (left) a coast in distance; below in a recessed oval the arms with supporters of the city, above, the motto 'DEI DONUM.' Legend: 'MARE ET COMMERCIUM COLIMUS'.

Object Details

ID: MEC1721
Collection: Coins and medals
Type: Token - halfpenny
Display location: Not on display
Creator: I., I. W.
Date made: 1796
People: I., I. W.
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 28 mm
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