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LOT 2563
Irish Coins - Ireland - Contemporary Forgery - AR Ormonde Besieged Twopence Circa 1643 A.D.
Obv: crowned initials C R within thin inner circle and beaded border. Rev: value in Roman numerals within thin inner circle and beaded border. Good very fine.(0.99 grams, 15 mm.).
Provenance
Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.
With old inked coin collection ticket (J.40).
Literature
An interesting imitation or contemporary forgery of: S.6550; D&F 311.
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LOT 2563
Irish Coins - Ireland - Contemporary Forgery - AR Ormonde Besieged Twopence
Sold for (Inc. bp): £78
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