18th Century Tokens from the Dr Allen Bennett Collection

Anglesey, Amlwch, Parys Mine Co, Westwood’s Pattern Halfpenny, 1790, druid’s head encircled by wreath with 22 acorns, rev. pm co cypher, edge payable in anglesey london or liverpool, 13.27g/6h (DH 384). Reverse very slightly off-centre, otherwise virtually as struck with reflective surfaces, rare £200-250

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 September 2003 [from Spink October 1995]