18th Century British Trade Tokens

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Westwood’s Pattern Halfpenny, 1789, druid’s head encircled by wreath, sprig of oak on cowl, rev. pm co cypher, edge payable in anglesey at greenfield or in london, 12.93g/12h (DH 354). Tiny metal fault in field above cypher, otherwise brilliant and as struck, very rare £250-300

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 1996