Dundee (Angusshire) 1797 Swap 1/2d Conder - (D+H#21bis1)
Offered is a charming 1797 halfpenny token issued by Alexander Swap in Dundee, being of the ‘wall to apex of A’ variety (D+H#21bis1). Being of a scarce variety included in the addenda of the Dalton and Hammer catalogue, this attractive piece, although bearing some typical porousness to the flan, retains a pleasing, even patina, intact rims, and good detail. A nice example of a scarce type!
Obv: DUNDEE HALFPENNY S. ANDREW’S CHURCH FOUND.D. 1772 / 1797
Rev: COWGATE PORT THE LAST REMAINS OF OUR ANCIENT WALLS / WRIGHT JUNI DES
Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ALEXR. SWAP & CO.
Offered is a charming 1797 halfpenny token issued by Alexander Swap in Dundee, being of the ‘wall to apex of A’ variety (D+H#21bis1). Being of a scarce variety included in the addenda of the Dalton and Hammer catalogue, this attractive piece, although bearing some typical porousness to the flan, retains a pleasing, even patina, intact rims, and good detail. A nice example of a scarce type!
Obv: DUNDEE HALFPENNY S. ANDREW’S CHURCH FOUND.D. 1772 / 1797
Rev: COWGATE PORT THE LAST REMAINS OF OUR ANCIENT WALLS / WRIGHT JUNI DES
Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ALEXR. SWAP & CO.
Offered is a charming 1797 halfpenny token issued by Alexander Swap in Dundee, being of the ‘wall to apex of A’ variety (D+H#21bis1). Being of a scarce variety included in the addenda of the Dalton and Hammer catalogue, this attractive piece, although bearing some typical porousness to the flan, retains a pleasing, even patina, intact rims, and good detail. A nice example of a scarce type!
Obv: DUNDEE HALFPENNY S. ANDREW’S CHURCH FOUND.D. 1772 / 1797
Rev: COWGATE PORT THE LAST REMAINS OF OUR ANCIENT WALLS / WRIGHT JUNI DES
Edge: PAYABLE AT THE WAREHOUSE OF ALEXR. SWAP & CO.