James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Proof Halfcrown, 1689 Jan:, in silver, edge grained, 15.93g/12h (S 6579JJ; DF 386; KM. 95a). Striking flaw above forehead, otherwise about very fine, light grey tone, extremely rare £2,000-3,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Irish Silver Coins and Tokens, 1649-1813, From the Collection of the Late Harrington Manville.

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Provenance: Christie’s Auction, 8 December 1987, lot 208; L. LaRiviere Collection, Spink Auction 178, 22 February 2006, lot 162