Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1789, by J. Westwood, in copper, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 17 acorns, sprig of oak on cowl, rev. pm co cypher inscribed parys mines company, halfpenny on demand above, edge payable in anglesey at greenfield or in london, 13.17g/12h (DH 354). Minor surface marks in reverse field, otherwise extremely fine and patinated, very rare £200-250

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

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Provenance: Bt Baldwin August 1984