Irish Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Shillings (2), 1689 Augt., thin sceptre shafts, second a in gratia un-barred, 6.97g/12h (Withers 29/30), Aug:, 6.70g/12h (Withers 42/44; S 6581B) [2]. First on a brassy flan, about fine, second very fine with dark patina, but surface verdigris both sides £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: First bt Baldwin August 1991; second bt Baldwin June 1992