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Worldwide Coins & Bank Notes => European Coins => Topic started by: Bonedigger on November 15, 2008, 02:11:06 PM

Title: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: Bonedigger on November 15, 2008, 02:11:06 PM

I was hoping there might be someone who could provide any additional information about this piece.

Take Care and Thanks
Ben
(http://www.jabpublish.com/1793druid.jpg)

Title: Re: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: AdamL on November 15, 2008, 02:15:55 PM

Interesting. I've never seen anything like it.

Title: Re: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: TwoShadows on November 16, 2008, 03:14:54 AM

And I was hoping he would sell it cheap!!! :'(

Title: Re: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: scottishmoney on November 16, 2008, 08:03:15 AM

Didn't one of those North Wales halfers get muled with a Washington obverse?

Title: Re: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: Bonedigger on November 16, 2008, 08:12:13 AM

Thanks to all those who chimed in.  The edge lettering on this one says " CURRENT EVERY WHERE."

Take Care Friends
Ben

Title: Re: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: Nighthawk on November 16, 2008, 09:47:35 AM

A very interesting piece of history you have there, Ben.  Thanks for sharing!  :)

Title: Re: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: TwoShadows on November 16, 2008, 09:52:44 AM

Perhaps or 2009 medallions should be an "old style" tribute to the Knights of old with a design such as this one? Would be an interesting modern day version of a unique time in world history wouldn't it. Of course the dragon would have to be well represented as well. I do believe those coins we dream of, for one reason or another, are our dragons in this hobby!

Title: Re: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: Nighthawk on November 16, 2008, 10:02:18 AM

Sounds like a great idea Terry! I like it!  :)

Title: Re: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: Goose on November 16, 2008, 11:39:39 AM

Now THAT is a great idea!

Title: Re: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: NumisMatty on November 30, 2008, 05:16:14 AM

Aha!  :o The Parys Mining Company Druid Head Half-Penny - from Anglesey which is an island just off the coast of northern Wales.  8)

Here's a link: http://www.abccoinsandtokens.com/DH.Anglesey.387.001.html

I can't tell you  a huge amount about them but it's one all Conder collectors should be familiar with..

Title: Re: 1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny
Post by: Bonedigger on December 08, 2008, 08:53:23 AM

Thanks Numismatty, appreciate the information. :)

Take Care
Ben