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LOT 3439

Ireland. Cronebane CU Halfpenny Token. Dated 1789.

Wicklow mint. CRONEBANE HALFPENNY, bust of Saint Patrick to right, wearing mitre and mozzetta, and holding crosier / ASSOCIATED IRISH MINE COMPANY, shield of arms, crest a windlass dividing date. Edge inscription: PAYABLE AT CRONEBANE LODGE OR IN DUBLIN. DH 15. Very Fine.(12.84gr, 30mm, 6h.).

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From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).

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LOT 3439

Ireland. Cronebane CU Halfpenny Token.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £26

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