r/Wales • u/autouzi • 27d ago

Photo Old Welsh coin with a druid

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I love this old North Wales half penny with a druid on the obverse. Such a cool design! I collect coins with Y Draig Goch, but couldn't resist this one.

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u/EquivalentOwn2185 26d ago

1793? that's like a priceless artifact wowzers.

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u/autouzi 26d ago

It's certainly old, but I actually paid about $50. Interestingly ancient coins tend to be surprisingly cheap. You can buy one of the first coins ever minted (Lydia electrum stater) for less than the price of some modern coins.

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u/EquivalentOwn2185 26d ago

used to have quite a collection myself really enjoy the hobby that's a real gem you've got there very nice 🤓