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1691 PCGS 35 Ireland Farthing James II Rare Limerick Besieged Irish Rebellion Coin POP 1/0 (25092401C)

Regular price $750.00

  • Very Fine Ireland "Limerick Besieged" brass farthing coin.
  • Rare denomination struck for James II at the Limerick Mint during his rebellion to regain the British throne.
  • Overstruck on small "gun money" shilling.
  • Obverse: Laureate bust of James II left.
  • Reverse: Hibernia seated left, harp at right, retrogradel N in HIBERNIA. 
  • KM-107, Seaby 6595, 23.5mm, 5.13g.
  • Nice surfaces for this type.
  • Certified by PCGS to VF 35 (typo on label, should read 1/4D, not 1/2D).
  • Population Census: This coin, none higher!