I have had these ever since I can remember. I found them while searching my Canadian coins today, forgot I had them. Any ideas? I know one is a British Half Penny, the other I have no clue. Both the size of USA largecents
The second one is a token of some sort. Know I've seen the design before but can't recall what it's called.
Google is amazing, I searched 1793 PMC Halfpenny British token Anglesey, Wales Parys Mine Company Wow, the history. The possibility this could have came over in a boat in one of our fore-fathers pockets, or in stowage in a paupers pocket. Or anything. I'm jazzed, lol. I REALLY do need to expand my horizons.
Like Doug, I have seen them as well! Although I knew that the PMCo stood for a Company Name, I was also at a loss! The first coin, I believe is a 1750 British Half Penny or One Penny. They were also used extensively in Colonial America until the early 1800's. Frank
The second is a Condor token (named for the person who catalogued them). Appears to be a common variety.
Yep its my avatar, it is a welsh token from the parys mining co of Anglesey, it is called a Druids head and was also used on a few other tokens :kewl: http://thecoppercorner.com/history/18thC_hist.html
Arizona Jack: The top coin is a British ha'penny , George II dated 1750, similar to this one: I don't know the other one. James
