Anglesey 149, 1788 penny counterfeits (Dalton & Hamer, page 351)
Denomination: penny, scarcity: Scarce
Thin wreath. Long-Topped P. Curved 1 and 7. Double acorns. 3 acorns at tie.
23 acorns in wreath.
149. O: Druid's head in a thin wreath of oak. Twenty-three acorns, ten and
acorn cup to left and twelve to right.
R: A monogram cypher, P M Co. WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY 1788.
Date above the cypher. 1 slightly to left of Y.
E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.
No. 149, scarce.
The counterfeits are usually in poor condition, badly struck and light weight.
The letters of edge reading also differ in size and shape. They are not struck
in collar.
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