John (as Lord, 1172-1199), Second coinage, Halfpenny, type Ib, Waterford, Gefrei, [ge]frei on wa, pellet to left of chin, legend ends do, 0.71g/1h (O’Sullivan O7/R3; SCBI Ulster 164-5, same dies; S 6210; DF 40A). Reverse off-centre and some peripheral weakness, otherwise very fine £150-£180

Provenance: Bt P. Finn