British Tokens

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Penny, 1787, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 21 acorns, rev. value above pm co cypher, edge on demand in london liverpool or anglesey, 28.24g/6h (DH 9). Small toning spot in centre of reverse, otherwise brilliant and virtually as struck with a hint of original colour, rare; the first full-weight 18th century trade token £150-200

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

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Provenance: ‘Kap’ [F.S. Cokayne] Collection; J.A. Bobbe Collection [from R. Lobel April 1985]; bt J.A.B. September 1994