United Kingdom ½ Penny, 1797

½ Penny from United Kingdom. Issued in 1797. Struck in Copper. Measures 29 mm and weighs 12.1 g.

Obverse

A large view of the ancient fortress Dudhope Castle with towers. Large date above. Lettering above and below, plain border

Reverse

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. Lettering above and below. Lettering outside circle, plain border

Edge

Plain