ANGLESEY, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Penny, 1787, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 21 acorns, rev. John Dawes’ monogram above pm co cypher, edge on demand in london liverpool & anglesey, 20.08g/6h (DH 9a). Spot on drapery of druid, otherwise about extremely fine, very rare; the die-pairing was used to strike the first 18th century trade tokens struck for general circulation in the British Isles £150-£200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Collection of 18th Century Tokens formed by Ken Elks.

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