Anglesey 176, 1788 pennies (Dalton & Hamer, page 355)
Denomination: penny, scarcity: Very rare (RR)
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.
No spurs on last leaf-stem to left.
176. O: Druid's head in a thin wreath of oak. To left, the last leaf-stem has
a long straight stem, the last acorn inside springs from end of leaf.
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.
E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.
Large acorns in border, usual size flan.
No. 176, RR.
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