Important British and World Coinsxx

James II (1685-1691), Halfcrowns (2), both 1689, OCTr, OCTR, 14.00g/12h, 12.82g/12h (S 6579E; DF 381) [2]. First about very fine but with some surface veridgris on reverse, rare, second good fine £120-150

Provenance: First T.M. Turner Collection, Glendining Auction, 15 October 1985, lot 466 (part); second Christie’s Auction, 8 December 1987, lot 209 (part)