The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose

18th Century Tokens, ANGLESEY, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Penny, 1787, 28.86g/12h (DH 79), imitation ‘Penny’ [1788], struck on an imitation Birmingham Coining & Copper Co Halfpenny [1792], edge payable at anglesey london or liverpool, 9.58g (DH Anglesey 163/Warwickshire 105); CARMARTHENSHIRE, Carmarthen, John Morgan, Halfpence (2), 12.25g/6h, 11.86g/6h (both DH 7, former on large [30mm] flan with distinctive grained rims) [4]. Second a partial reverse brockage, about fine, others very fine and better, last unusual and probably very rare £100-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of British Tokens formed by John Rose.

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Provenance: DH 79 bt 1970; DH 163 var bt York Coin Fair 1985; DH 7 at 12.25g bt Cutler Street Market 1975; DH 7 at 11.86g bt 1978