Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1788, by J.G. Hancock, in copper, druid’s head encircled by a thick wreath, rev. pm co cypher, the anglesey mines halfpenny around, edge payable in anglesey london and liverpool, 13.71g/6h (DH 271). Extremely fine and patinated, very rare £300-500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection.

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Provenance: ‘Kap’ Collection [F.S. Cokayne]; bt R. Lobel December 1984