Anglesey 141, 1784 penny counterfeits (Dalton & Hamer, page 350)

Thin wreath. Long-Topped P. Curved 1 and 7. 22 acorns.

141.  O: Druid's head in a thin wreath of oak. Twenty-two acorns, eleven each
         side. This is the same die as used for No. 150.
      R: A monogram cypher, P M Co. WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY 1784.
         Date above the cypher. 1 between N and Y.
      E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.

141a. E: DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.

No. 141, a, common.

The counterfeits are usually in poor condition, badly struck and light weight. 
The letters of edge reading also differ in size and shape. They are not struck 
in collar.

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