British Tokens

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)