Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Penny, 1787, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 21 acorns, rev. from the same die as previous, edge on demand in london liverpool or anglesey, 27.42g/6h (DH 9). Trifling hairline in obverse field, otherwise brilliant with red-brown patina and reflective fields, rare £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Dr Allen Bennett Collection.

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Provenance: Bt J.A. Bobbe October 1999 [from Spink October 1995]