Actual, or possible counterfeit, of a "druid's head" half-penny token produced by the Parys Copper Mining Company in Wales.
Use
In response to a national shortage of small currency, the Parys Mine Company produced its own coinage between 1787 and 1793. The Parys Penny, also known as the Anglesey Penny, was used by the mine to pay workers, and also by the populace at large. It is thought that around ten million pennies and half pennies were minted.
Context
If real, actual struck date of 1791 is true. Counterfeits are known to exist, as well as many variants in edge details and face details.
Acquisition
Source (if not Accessioned)
Kenny King
Mintage
Mint
Parys Mining Company
Date made
1791
Time Period
18th Century
Place of Origin
Region
Western Europe
Continent
Europe
Manufacture Method
Struck
Notes
(possible counterfeit)
Coin Details
Obverse
Transcription
oak leaf laurels, 19 acorns, surrounding hooded face
Reverse
Transcription
THE PARIS MINING CO. HALFPENNY / 1791 / PMCo
Edge
Description
need to investigate
Issuing Authority
Parys Mining Company
Denomination
Half-penny
Composition
Material
Copper
Location
Location
Box
KK.F
Shelf
Unit B: Shelf 5
Room
Artifact Storage Room
Category
Storage
Date
September 11, 2021
Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
see also KK.0139, Associated Irish Mines Company Half-Penny Token
