Anglesey 173, 1788 pennies (Dalton & Hamer, page 355)
Denomination: penny, scarcity: Scarce
Thin wreath. Short-Topped P. Curved 1 and Straight 7.
25 acorns in wreath, 12 to left and 13 to right.
The acorn at point of hood is above.
173. O: Druid's head in a thin wreath of oak. The last inside acorn to left
springs from stem of last leaf. Same for Nos. 173-174.
R: A monogram cypher, P M Co. WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY 1788.
Date above the cypher. 1 under second limb of N, 8 under W, flourish
ends over centre of H.
E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.
No. 173, scarce.
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