Anglesey 270, 1788 halfpennies (Dalton & Hamer, page 371)
Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Very rare (RR)
270. O: A Druid's head in a wreath of oak. Upon the single fold of the hood or
cowl, covering the forehead, is a sprig of oak.
R: An inscribed monogram cypher P M Co, with the date 1788 under. HALFPENNY.
E: PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY AT GREENFIELD OR IN LONDON X X (in collar).
270a. E: Inscribed but not in collar, the piece being therefore much expanded.
270b. E: Plain (not in collar).
No. 270a, b, RRR. 270, RR. 270b was not traced.
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