CNG 108, Lot: 1235. Estimate $1500. Sold for $2200. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

IRELAND, The Great Rebellion. Issues of the Confederate Catholics. 1642-1644. AR Halfcrown (34mm, 13.75 g, 4h). Kilkenny (“Blacksmiths’”) issue. Charles on horseback riding left, holding reins and sword, cross on housings / Garnished coat-of-arms; C R across field. SCBI –; D&F 335; SCBC 6557. VF, toned, some minor metal flaws and light marks. Struck on a broad flan. Rare.