Irish Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Miscellaneous Tokens and Checks, Co KERRY, Tralee, R. McCowen & Sons Ltd, brass, stamped 6, 25mm; Co MEATH, Scurlogstown, bracteate iron 10 Shillings, Halfcrown, Florin, Shilling and Sixpence, first 27mm, others 30mm; Co TIPPERARY, Cloghjordan, William Hodgins, Penny, 1858 (Gray 112); Co WESTMEATH, Athlone, A[thlone] W[oollen] M[ills] Co, Ltd, copper, stamped 26 [8]. Seventh about very fine, others in varied state, Scurlogstown pieces with much surface corrosion, mostly very rare
£80-£100

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Irish Tokens from the Collection of the late Barry Woodside.

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Provenance: First bt S. Byrne 1987; seventh Sotheby Auction, 1-2 October 1987, lot 118 (part); others except last gift of F. Heaney 2018