#91 • Rare 1787 Wales Parys Mines Co The Penny Token

Part of March Madness Multi Consignor Auction - Guelph (timed auction by David Moore & Associates Inc. / Rapid-Sell.ca )

High bid $16.00

Status: Sold

- PMCo coins have been considered “premier tokens” of the 18th century - Obverse: Druid’s head within oak/acorn wreath - Reverse: monogram cypher (PMCo) in centre with perimeter legend “We promise to pay the bearer one penny” - has the inscripted edge “On demand in London Liverpool or Anglesey” - 33mm diameter; 28.26 grams weight - still has good relief for its age, with some nicks, as seen in photos (from estate collection)