Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Pattern Halfpence, 1787 (2), by J. Westwood, in copper, druid’s head encircled by open wreath with 15 acorns, revs. pm co cypher inscribed parys mines company, the anglesey mines halfpenny around, edge payable in anglesey london or liverpool, 11.98g/12h, 11.89g/12h (both DH 268) [2]. Usual die flaw on reverses at 3 o’clock, first very fine, second extremely fine, both patinated, rare £150-250

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

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Provenance: First bt N.P. Tooley August 1999; *second bt J. Whitmore November 1984