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). Virtually as struck, obverse with brilliant fields, patinated, very rare £250-300

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

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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]