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LOT 3428
Ireland. Stuart (Orange) William and Mary CU Halfpenny. 1689-1694.
Dublin mint. Dated 1692. GVLIELMVS • ET • MARIA • DEI • GRATIA, conjoined busts to right / MAG • BR • FR • ET • HIB • REX • ET • REGINA, crowned harp, date across field. SCBC 6597. Fine.(7.08gr, 26mm, 12h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of Kenneth Machin (1936-2020).
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LOT 3428
Ireland. Stuart (Orange) William and Mary CU Halfpenny.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £104
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