Anglesey 376, 1789 halfpennies. 24 acorns (Dalton & Hamer, page 385)
Denomination: halfpenny, scarcity: Scarce
Twelve acorns on each side.
376. O: A Druid's head within a wreath of oak. The leaf-stem to right has one
spur pointing inward. The acorn stems are shorter.
R: Cypher P M Co, date 1789 above it. THE ANGLESEY MINES HALFPENNY.
The 1 is curved, and is under the foot of Y. Acorn stop as before.
E: BIRMINGHAM REDRUTH AND SWANSEA. Large and small flans.
376a. E: PAYABLE AT LONDON . LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL.
376b. E: Plain (not in collar).
376c. E: PAYABLE IN ANGLESEY LONDON OR LIVERPOOL.
"Very inferior workmanship" note is to be removed according Corrigenda, page 553.
Nos. 376a, c, RRR. 376b, RR. 376, scarce.
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