Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Pattern Halfpenny, 1787, by J. Westwood, in copper, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 15 acorns, rev. pm co cypher inscribed parys mines company, the anglesey mines halfpenny around, edge payable in anglesey london or liverpool, 12.02g/12h (DH 268). Usual die flaw on reverse at 3 o’clock, a toning spot on obverse, otherwise virtually as struck, rare £100-150

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

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Provenance: Bt W. Anderson February 1996