18th Century Tokens from the Dr Allen Bennett Collection

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Penny, 1787, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 21 acorns, rev. from the same die as previous, edge on demand in london liverpool or anglesey, 27.42g/6h (DH 9). Trifling hairline in obverse field, otherwise brilliant with red-brown patina and reflective fields, rare £150-200

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 October 1999 [from Spink October 1995]