A Collection of Irish Coins, Medals and Tokens, Ireland, Dublin, Lionell Newman, penny, 1664, bust of Turk dividing Mo rat, THE COFFEE HO[VSE] (W.371; N.6257), three letters in legend weak, otherwise fine, minor peripheral damage either side, very rare
Morat was sultan Murad IV (1623-40). This is the only coffee house token of Ireland in the seventeenth century.
Formed 80 – 100 years ago, containing interesting pieces that haven't been on the market for years.
(180-250 GBP)