Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1788, by J.G. Hancock, in copper, druid’s head encircled by a thick wreath, rev. pm co cypher, the anglesey mines halfpenny around, edge payable in anglesey london and liverpool, 13.59g/12h (DH 271). Virtually as struck and bronzed but reverse with light discolouration, very rare £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Late Robinson S. Brown Jr Collection.

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Provenance: Bt J.A. Bobbe February 1996