Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1789, by J. Westwood, in copper, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 17 acorns, sprig of oak on cowl, rev. pm co cypher inscribed parys mines company, halfpenny on demand above, edge payable in anglesey at greenfield or in london, 13.10g/11h (DH 354). Usual tiny die flaw in field above cypher, otherwise brilliant and as struck, very rare £200-250

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

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Provenance: Bt W. Anderson February 1996