Anglesey 21, 1787 pennies (Dalton & Hamer, page 332)
Denomination: penny, scarcity: Extra rare (RRR)
Thick wreath. Curved 7. 2 acorns at tie, above the ribbon. Acorn at point of
hood. Two inner leaves over head, between the acorns.
21. O: Druid's head in a thick wreath of oak. An acorn in centre of wreath in
line with mouth.
R: A monogram cypher, P M Co. WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY 1787.
Date above the cypher. Curved 1 under foot of Y. The bottom flourish
ends over E of "THE."
E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.
Proofs of No. 21 were struck in copper gilt.
No. 21, RRR.
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