William III (1694-1702), Proof Halfpenny, 1696, type I, in silver, from the same dies as previous, edge apparently plain, 6.13g/12h (S 6598; DF 499; KM. 110a; cf. LaRiviere 187, same obv. die). From the obverse die in late state with the flaw below the tie-ribbons almost reaching the circumference, initials AK and BD engraved on obverse and scratch in reverse field, otherwise fair, very rare £100-150

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: ‘Inisfree’ Collection, CNG Mailbid Sale 90, 23 May 2012 (2674)