© ABC Coins & Tokens
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½ Penny Anglesey - Parys Mines Company / Druid Series
| Bronze | 13.34 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | United Kingdom (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1787-1794 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Conder tokens (1787-1797) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.34 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#15446 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 33% |
Reverse
Large central monogram; date above, lettering around
NOTE: many different varieties exist.
(alignment of monogram to legend, size of monogram, with or without point/s in lettering)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
THE ANGLESEY MINES HALFPENNY ·
1788
P M Co
Translation: Parys Mining Company
Edge
NOTE: many different varieties exist.
(differing legend, plain, milled, not/in collar, engrailed)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Token ½ Penny (Anglesey - Parys Mines Company / Druid Series) 1787-1794 from United Kingdom is that it was issued by a private company, the Parys Mines Company, rather than the government. This was a common practice during the late 18th and early 19th centuries in the United Kingdom, where private companies would issue their own tokens or coins to use as currency in their local areas. These tokens were often made of bronze or other base metals and had a low denomination, such as the ½ penny. The Druid Series of tokens, which this coin is a part of, was issued by the Parys Mines Company in the late 18th century and features a unique design that includes an image of a druid on one side and a wreath on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1791 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Penny (Anglesey - Parys Mines Company / Druid Series) 1787-1794 coin.
