Anglesey 199Bis, 1788 pennies (Dalton & Hamer, page 359)
Denomination: penny, scarcity: Extra rare (RRR)
Thin wreath. Short-Topped P. Curved 1 and Straight 7.
24 acorns in wreath, 12 on each side.
The acorn at point of hood is above.
199Bis. O: Druid's head in a thin wreath of oak. On the left the end leaf has
a long stem, from which the pair of acorns spring. Same as No. 199.
R: A monogram cypher, P M Co. WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY
1788. Date above the cypher. 1 nearly under foot of Y, 8 under
first limb of W.
E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.
The only specimen traced is struck in silver.
No. 199Bis, RRR.
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