If it has been in contact with thie soil over a long period, it will have detiorated considerably, which will be mainly responsible for its poor condition. Accordingly, it's likely to have little monetary value.
Nevertheless, this is a very popular series, and items in reasonable condition always sell quickly and generally fetch a good price. If you were looking at one of the very rare varieties in top grade, it could fetch as much as £1,000 at auction. Rarity & condition are always the determining factors for a collector.
John.
> Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2010 07:23:55 -0400
> From: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Re: Parys Mountain half penny
> To: [log in to unmask]
>
> Thanks John and Ian
>
> We didn't know how common they were, but it seems that they were so common
> that they could end up anywhere. The example that we have is not good
> quality and was found burried.
>
> Regards
> Ian
>
>
> In a message dated 10/04/2010 21:56:14 GMT Daylight Time,
> [log in to unmask] writes:
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> These halfpennies (and pennies) were produced in large quantities near the
> end of the 18th century by the owners of Parys Mine, Angelsey, as tokens
> for paying their workers.
>
> Many, many different varieties are known, and range in value on today's
> market from a few pounds to several hundred pounds.
>
> I have a reasonable collection of them.
>
>
>
> John.
>
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>
>
> > Date: Sat, 10 Apr 2010 12:51:18 -0400
> > From: [log in to unmask]
> > Subject: Parys Mountain half penny
> > To: [log in to unmask]
> >
> > The Yorkshire Dales Mining Museum at Earby has been donated a copper
> coin.
> >
> > PMCo 1791 and round the edge, The Parys Miners halfpenny.
> >
> > I'm not sure where it was found, possibly at Malham.
> >
> > Does anyone know any details about the coin, please.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Ian Spensley
>
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