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Auction: 312 - Numismatic Collector's Series Sale
Lot: 1473

Ireland. 1690 1/2 Crown, James II. AU. S-6579 M. An intriguing issue popularly termed "gunmoney coinage" in numismatics as a result of the planchets having being prepared from brass cannon that were melted down. A considerably rare example in such fine condition, as the planchet is problem-free. A spectacular opportunity for the collector of Irish coins to obtain a seldom-rivaled type.

Sold for
$250