Details
LOT 3424
Ireland. Stuart, James II AE Halfcrown. 1685-1691.
Dublin mint. Dated February 1689. 'Gunmoney' coinage. IACOBVS • II • DEI • GRATIA, laureate and draped bust to left / MAG • BR • FRA • ET • HIB • REX • 1689 •, crown over crossed sceptres, dividing J R, XXX above, Feb: below. SCBC 6579K. Near Very Fine. Edge chipped.(14.40gr, 32mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).
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