Irish Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Halfcrowns (2), both 1689 Mar:, 13.55g/12h (Withers 7/6), 15.22g/12h (Withers 10/10; S 6579I) [2]. Fine £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 ‘Woodcote’ Collection, Spink Auction 244, 29 March 2017, lot 427 (part); second Whyte’s Auction (Dublin), 13 November 2010, lot 465 (part)

The reference is 6579I