Irish Coins, Tokens and Historical Medals

James II (1685-1691), Gunmoney coinage, Proof Halfcrown, 1690 May., in silver, small size, Dublin, edge grained, 11.35g/12h (Withers 26/28, this coin illustrated, also on p.363; S 6580B9). About very fine, grey tone, extremely rare; only five specimens of this die-pairing noted by Withers £3,000-£4,000

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: Italo Vecchi Auction 2, 12-13 September 1996, lot 1494