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18th Century Tokens, ANGLESEY, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1788, by J. Westwood, in copper, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 17 acorns, sprig of oak on cowl, rev. pm co cypher inscribed parys mines company, value above, edge payable in anglesey at greenfield or in london, 31mm, 13.65g/12h (DH 270). Some light scratches in reverse field, otherwise virtually as struck, obverse brilliant and patinated, very rare £180-220

Provenance: J.R. Farnell Sr Collection, Part II, Sotheby Parke Bernet Auction (New York), 26 May 1982, lot 69 (part) [from Lincoln June 1903]; M.Z. Gerson Collection, Part II, Spink Auction 58, 30 April 1987, lot 343 [from J.A. Bobbe]; D.B. Griffiths Collection, Part V, DNW Auction T14, 1 October 2014, lot 239