18th Century British Trade Tokens

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Milton’s Pattern Halfpenny, druid’s head encircled by wreath, rev. pm co cypher, legend reads one halfpenny, edge + edw · hughes · tho · williams · iohn · dawes · paris · lodge +, 11.24g/6h (DH 267; Stainton –). Reverse slightly off-centre, otherwise FDC, most attractive brown patina, rare £250-300

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, 18th Century Tokens from the Dr Allen Bennett Collection.

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Provenance: Bt J.A. Bobbe April 2001 [from Spink October 1995]