Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Halfpenny, 1788, in copper, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 26 acorns, rev. pm co cypher, cable borders, edge payable in anglesey london or liverpool, 13.82g/12h (DH 295, this piece illustrated). A piece of fine work, extremely fine with a hint of original colour and attractive surfaces, extremely 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: T. Bliss Collection; R. Dalton Collection [from T.B.]; A.H. Baldwin Collection, Spink Auction 43, 18 April 1985, lot 215 (part)