18th Century British Trade Tokens

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Westwood’s Pattern Penny, 1789, druid’s head encircled by wreath, rev. pm co cypher with sprig of oak above, edge on demand in london liverpool or anglesey, 28.54g/12h (DH 250). Tiny obverse rim nicks at 2 and 9 o’clock, otherwise brilliant mint state and bronzed, very rare £500-700

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

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Provenance: W. Anderson Collection, Davissons Mailbid Sale 13, 25 April 2000 (850)