Anglesey 69, 1787 pennies (Dalton & Hamer, page 339)
Denomination: penny, scarcity: Rare (R)
Thick wreath. Straight 7. 2 acorns at tie, above the ribbon. Three inner leaves
over head, between the acorns.
69. O: Druid's head in a thick wreath of oak. Very similar to No. 67.
The acorns at back of hood have shorter stems. Same for Nos. 68-69.
R: A monogram cypher, P M Co. WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY 1787.
Date above the cypher. Straight 1 under second limb of second N. Very
similar to No. 68. No flaw between 1 and 7, and flourish ends over H.
E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.
No. 69, R.
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