Irish Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Halfcrowns (2), both 1690 Apr:, Limerick, straight p in month, 10.24g/12h (Withers 11/16), curled tail to p, 10.69g/12h (Withers 16/20; S 6579M) [2]. Fair to fine £80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Irish Gunmoney and Emergency Issues of 1689-1691 from the Collection of John Rainey.

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Provenance: First S.N. Rolfe Collection, Baldwin Auction 65, 4-5 May 2010, lot 1472 (part); second B. Allen Collection, Part III, DNW Auction 152, 14-15 November 2018, lot 844 (part) [from F.J. Rist November 1989]