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Ireland, James II 1690 silver Proof Halfpenny

James II (1685-88), silver Proof striking of pewter money, Halfpenny, 1690, laureate head left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned Irish harp with eleven strings, date above, abbreviated Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB. REX. edge milled (Timmins 1B; D&F 483; S.6591A). Lightly toned, a few little marks, good very fine and very rare.

The abbreviated Latin legends translate as "James the Second by the grace of God" on the obverse, and "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland" on the reverse.

Provenance:

Ex Cumberland Coin Fair February 1992, purchased from Chris Denton of Orpington.

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