Anglesey 181, 1788 pennies (Dalton & Hamer, page 356)
Denomination: penny, scarcity: Extra rare (RRR)
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.
181. O: Druid's head in a thin wreath of oak. Spur on last leaf-stem to left,
and the stem springs from ends of leaf. Spur on leaf-stem under beard.
Same for Nos. 180-181.
R: A monogram cypher, P M Co. WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY 1788.
Date above the cypher. 1 between N and Y, 8 under W.
E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.
No. 181, RRR.
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