Irish Hammered Coinage

Irish hammered coinage spans a fascinating range of issues from the Anglo‑Irish medieval period through the early modern era. These coins often differ markedly from their English counterparts, with distinctive legends, mint signatures, and stylistic features. Surviving examples are frequently scarce, especially in higher grades, and are highly collectable for their historical and regional significance.

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Edward I

WIH 8087 — Edward I

EDWARD I. 1272–1307. Farthing. Second Coinage, 1279–1302. ® CIVITAS VATERFOR (Waterford). Spink # 6256.

£225.00

Edward IV

WIH 9882 — Edward IV

EDWARD IV. 1461–1483. Penny. Heavy 'Cross and Pellets' coinage 1465. Crowned bust facing. ® CIVITAS [DVBLIN], long cross pattée with three pellets in each angle; additional small pellet in two angles. Spink # 6311. 13mm.

£85.00

James I

WIH 9832 — James I

JAMES I. 1603–1625. Sixpence. Second coinage (1604–1607). First bust, mm rose. IACOBVS D G M[AG BR]IT FRA ET HI REX, crowned bust right. ® TVEAT[VR VN]ITA DEVS, crowned harp. Spink # 6517. 22 mm.

£85.00

James II

WIH 9833 — James II

JAMES II. 1685–1691. Copper alloy ’Gunmoney’ Halfcrown. IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA, laureate and draped bust left. ® MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1689, crown over sceptres dividing I R; XXX above. Spink # 6579. 32 mm.

£125.00

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