British and World Coins including Important Irish Coins from a Private Collection (Part I)

James II (1685-1691), Pewter coinage, Proof Crown, 1690, in silver, so-called ‘fine’ work, edge plain, 20.28g/12h (S 6585; DF 490 and plate, same rev. die; LaRiviere 176, same rev. die [lettered edge]). Wear to the high points, otherwise about very fine, reverse with partial dark peripheral tone, extremely rare (£3,000-4,000)

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