Anglesey 189, 1788 pennies (Dalton & Hamer, page 357)
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 level with hood.
189. O: Druid's head in a thin wreath of oak. Last leaf-stem springs from end
of leaf. Same for Nos. 189-190.
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 last limb of W.
E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.
Nos. 187-193, RRR.
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