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Anglesey 168, 1788 penny counterfeits (Dalton & Hamer, page 353)Denomination: penny, scarcity: Fairly commonThin wreath. Long-Topped P. Straight 1 and 7. Double acorns. 24 acorns in wreath. 168. O: Druid's head in a thin wreath of oak. Twenty-four acorns, twelve each side. Very fine work. R: A monogram cypher, P M S. WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY 1788. Date above the cypher. 1 under second limb of second N. E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY. 168a. E: Plain. No. 168a, RRR. 168, common. Ribbed border on both sides. 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. | |
Keywordsdruid_head,pms,we promise to pay the bearer one penny 1788 | |
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