British Tokens

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Proof Halfpenny, 1788, in copper, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 24 acorns, rev. pm co cypher, acorn punctuation, edge payable in anglesey london or liverpool, 14.44g/12h (DH 339). Virtually as struck, considerable original colour, very rare £150-200

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Tokens from the Late David Griffiths Collection.

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Provenance: W. Longman Collection, Glendining Auction, 12-13 March 1958, lot 358 (part) [from Baldwin January 1927]; A.H. Baldwin Collection, Spink Auction 43, 18 April 1985, lot 218 (part)