18th Century British Trade Tokens

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Westwood’s Pattern Halfpenny, 1790, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 23 acorns, rev. pm co cypher, edge payable in anglesey or london and engrailed, 13.75g/12h (DH 380). Brilliant and practically as struck, bronzed, rare £200-250

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 April 2001 [from W. Anderson]