James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Halfcrown, 1690 Mar:, Dublin, reads mao, 14.16g/12h (Withers 4/4, rev. this coin illustrated; S 6579J3). From a hoard, some dark discolouration, otherwise very fine, extremely rare; only one other of this die combination noted by Withers
£300-£500

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: ‘Ballynahinch’ Collection, James Adam/Bonhams Auction (Dublin), 21 February 2003, lot 292A