½ Penny Angusshire - Dundee / Dudhope Castle (1797)
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Year | 1797 |
| Denomination | ½ Penny |
| Mint | Royal Mint · Llantrisant |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | 1831 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 12.100g |
| Diameter | 29.0mm |
| Thickness | 1.50mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
A large view of the ancient fortress Dudhope Castle with towers. Large date above.
Centre circle containing a man in a tail coat and a hat working at a hachel, or bench fitted with upright teeth, hackling flax. Behind him are two bales on the floor, marked "T.R." and "D.R.", representing the Tay and Dundee Roperies.
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The 1797 Halfpenny Angusshire - Dundee / Dudhope Castle is a circulating ½ penny coin, struck in copper. It weighs 12.1g and measures 29mm across. Reverse design: Centre circle containing a man in a tail coat and a hat working at a hachel, or bench fitted with upright teeth, hackling flax. Behind him are two bales on the floor, marked "T.R." and "D.R.", representing the Tay and Dundee Roperies.
It is no longer legal tender (withdrawn 1831), so its value is to collectors only.
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Check the weight 12.1g and diameter 29mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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