October 24, 2023
Ireland's 'St Patrick's' coinage.
IRELAND. King Charles II Reign, 1645-1685. 'St Patrick's' coinage. (or is it a token?) Halfpenny (small size), with a brass plug (crown on the obverse) impressed into the flan to help prevent counterfeiting and also to creat the illusion the royal crown is made of gold. Obverse: King David kneeling ...
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