Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Pennies, 1787 (5), thick wreath, curved 7 in date, two acorns at tie below the ribbon (3), 29.37g/12h (DH 32), 29.17g/12h (DH 33, this piece illustrated), 27.90g/12h (DH 34, this piece illustrated); two acorns at tie, one above, one below (2), 29.60g/12h, 29.45g/12h (both DH 36) [5]. DH 33 and last 36 extremely fine, former extremely rare and with attractive glossy patina, latter with much original colour, DH 34 good fine but extremely rare, others good very fine £250-300

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

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Provenance: DH 32, *33 and 34 T. Bliss Collection, R. Dalton Collection [from T.B.], A.H. Baldwin Collection, Spink Auction 43, 18 April 1985, lot 168 (part); DH 36 at 29.60g A.W. Jan Collection, A.H. Baldwin Collection, Spink Auction 43, 18 April 1985, lot 168 (part); DH 36 at 29.45g bt S.E. Schwer October 1983