James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Proof Halfcrown, 1690 Apr., in silver, large size, James press, edge grained, 17.01g/12h (S 6579NN; DF 395; KM. 95a; cf. LaRiviere 163, same dies). Very slight rubbing on right side of crown on reverse, otherwise extremely fine with reflective fields, grey tone, extremely rare £3,000-4,000

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: SCMB February 1970 (IR 333)