Anglesey 139, 1788 pennies (Dalton & Hamer, page 349)
Denomination: penny, scarcity: Scarce
Thin wreath. Long-Topped P. Curved 1 and Straight 7. Double acorns.
4 acorns at tie. 22 acorns.
139. O: Druid's head in a thin wreath of oak. Twenty-two acorns, ten to
left and twelve to right. Same for Nos. 139-140.
R: A monogram cypher, P M Co. WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY 1788.
Date above the cypher. 1 slightly to left of Y, 8 under first limb of W.
E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.
No. 139, fairy common.
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