British Tokens, Tickets and Passes

18th Century Tokens, Co WICKLOW, Cronebane, Associated Irish Mine Co, Proof Halfpenny, 1789, from the same dies as previous, edge plain, 13.10g/6h (DH 18). A late striking with die rust on bishop’s shoulder, small spot behind mitre, otherwise virtually as struck, bronzed £100-£150

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Irish Tokens, Tickets and Passes, the Property of a Gentleman.

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Provenance: J. Spingarn Collection, DNW Auction 52, 28-9 November 2001, lot 1342 [from J.A. Bobbe]; DNW Auction 60, 9-10 December 2003, lot 1259