Anglesey, Amlwch, uncertain manufacturer, mule Penny, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 21 acorns, rev. from a Halfpenny-sized die, pm co cypher, success to the anglesey miners, edge grained, 16.03g/3h (DH 257, this piece illustrated). Usual flaws on reverse, minor scratch behind head, otherwise virtually as made and with reflective patina, of the highest rarity, very few specimens known
£400-600

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

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Provenance: Bt J.A. Bobbe April 1996.

The reverse die is not known to have been used to make halfpence