James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Proof Shilling, 1690 Mar:, in silver, James press, foliate bands on crown, sceptre to stop between br fra, edge grained, 7.03g/12h (S 6581PPP; DF 431; KM. 94a; cf. LaRiviere 169, same dies). Extremely fine with reflective fields, toned, very rare £2,000-3,000

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, Irish Silver Coins and Tokens, 1649-1813, From the Collection of the Late Harrington Manville.

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Provenance: Bt Baldwin October 1974