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Angusshire 18, Dundee (Dalton & Hamer, page 405)

Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Common
18. O: An ancient fortress. DUNDEE HALFPENNY 1797. Ex.: DUDHOPE CASTLE FOUNDD 
       1660. CONVERTED INTO BARRACKS 1794. The 4 points to centre of second 
       window.
    R: A man working flax. FLAX-HECKLING above. W : DES : below. 3336 TONS FLAX &
       HEMP IMPORTED HERE IN 1796; VALUE L. 160.128 - *
    E: Plain (in collar).

Also struck in brass. Also in silver (page 556).

No. 18, common.

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dundee halfpenny,1797,dudhope castle foundd 1660,converted into barracks 1794,flax-heckling,w des,3336 tons flax hemp imported here in 1796,value l 160 128

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