Irish Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Shillings (3), 1689 Augt:, twisted sceptre shafts, 5.05g/12h (Withers 16/15), Augt., thin sceptre shafts (2), 5.18g/12h (Withers 22/21, this coin illustrated), 5.77g/12h (Withers 28/29; S 6581B) [3]. Last with usual die flaws, about fine, others good fine or better £90-£120

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 two bt Baldwin June 1992; last S.N. Rolfe Collection, Baldwin Auction 65, 4-5 May 2010, lot 1472 (part)