Irish Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Shilling, 1689 Oct.r, reads iiib for hib, 5.67g/12h (Withers 29/35; S 6581D3). Die flaw on obverse rendering King’s name as cobvs, about fine, dark patina, very rare £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: B. Allen Collection, Part III, DNW Auction 152, 14-15 November 2018, lot 878 (part) [from C.J. Denton November 2006]