Bank of Ireland - 6 Shillings - Contemporary Counterfeit > Lot No. 302

Description:
Dated 1804. Contemporary cast counterfeit in base metal with much original silvering. Obv: laureate bust right with GEORGIUS III DEI GRATIA REX legend. Rev: Hibernia seated right with BANK OF IRELAND TOKEN legend above and 1804 SIX SHILLINGS below. Interesting.

Measurements:
18.79 grams.

Condition:
Fine and better.

References:
Cf S. 6615; cf Krause KM# Tn1.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £90 - 120 (EUR 110 - 140; USD 140 - 190)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £55