Irish Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

Coin Weights, George II: Proclamation of 1751, issues by Henry Archdall, vicesimo qvinto, 18 dwt 10 1/2 gr (2, Dobras or 8 Escudos), 28.69g/3h, 28.68g/3h (both W 2727a), 8 dwt 16 gr (Double Pistole), 13.48g/12h (W 2729), 6 dwt 22 gr (2, Moidores), 10.77g/12h, 10.75g/9h (both W 2730a), 5 dwt 5 gr (Louis d’or), 7.66g/4h (W 2731), 4 dwt 8 gr (French Pistole), 6.59g/12h (W 2733b) [7]. Sixth fair but very rare, others fine to very fine £150-£200

Provenance: Baldwin’s of St James’s Auction 53, 25 November 2020, lots 1305, 1311, 1928, 1929 (parts)