1793 'Druid's Head' Half Penny

[Bonedigger]

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

Take Care and Thanks
Ben

[AdamL]

Interesting. I've never seen anything like it.

[Twoshadows]

And I was hoping he would sell it cheap!!!

[scottishmoney]

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

[Bonedigger]

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

Take Care Friends
Ben

[Nighthawk]

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

[Twoshadows]

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!

[Nighthawk]

Sounds like a great idea Terry! I like it! 

[Goose]

Now THAT is a great idea!

[NumisMatty]

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

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..

[Bonedigger]

Thanks Numismatty, appreciate the information.

Take Care
Ben