Anglesey 172, 1788 pennies (Dalton & Hamer, page 354)
Denomination: penny, scarcity: Scarce
Thin wreath. Short-Topped P. Curved 1 and Straight 7. Double acorns.
4 acorns at tie. 26 acorns in wreath.
172. O: Druid's head in a thin wreath of oak. Twenty-six acorns, thirteen
each side. Similar to No. 171, but pair of acorns to left have a long
stem, and spring from leaf.
R: A monogram cypher, P M Co. WE PROMISE TO PAY THE BEARER ONE PENNY 1788.
Date above the cypher. 1 slightly to right of N, 8 under second limb
of W.
E: ON DEMAND IN LONDON LIVERPOOL OR ANGLESEY.
No. 172, scarce.
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