James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Halfcrowns (2), both 1690 May:, Limerick, large size, y with curly tail, 16.57g/6h (Withers Mar90 16/4), y with straight tail, 14.65g/12h (Withers 4/5; S 6579N) [2]. First fair, second about fine and scarce £100-£150

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 B. Allen Collection, Part I, DNW Auction 147, 12-14 June 2018, lot 1051 (part) [from C.J. Denton June 1991]; second B. Allen Collection, Part III, DNW Auction 152, 14-15 November 2018, lot 849 (part) [from C.J. Denton February 1998]