Irish Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Halfcrown, 1689 Dec:, 15.34g (Withers 15/13; S 6579F). Die flaws both sides, some tarnishing, otherwise fine £50-£70

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: ‘Terenure’ Collection, Whyte’s Auction (Dublin), 20 February 1998, lot 189 (part); B. Allen Collection, Part III, DNW Auction 152, 14-15 November 2018, lot 852 (part) [from C.J. Denton]