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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.).
ProvenanceProperty of a North London, UK, gentleman.
With old inked coin collection ticket (J.40).
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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Irish Coins - Edward I - Dublin - AR Farthing 1279-1284 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £59
Early issue. Obv: facing bust within triangle with ER A / NG / LIE legend. Rev: long cross and pellets dividing CIVI TAS DVBL INIE legend for Dublin mint. 0.29 grams, 11 mm.
Fine.
Found Suffolk, UK. -
Irish Coins - Edward I - Dublin - AR Penny 1297-1302 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £98
Late issue, class IV. Obv: facing bust with pellet below in triangle with EDWAR ANGLD NSHYB legend. Rev: long cross with three pellets in angles with CIVI TAS DVBL INIE legend for Dublin mint. 0.99 grams, 17 mm.
Fine.
Property of an Essex, UK, gentleman. -
Irish Coins - James II - May 1690 - Gunmoney Small Halfcrown Dated May 1690 A.D.
Sold for (Inc. bp): £13
Small type. Obv: profile bust with IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA legend. Rev: crown over crossed sceptres with I - R at sides, XXX above and May. below with MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX legend and date. 7.63 grams, 28 mm.
Near fine.
Acquired on the UK art market. Property of a Kent lady collector.
