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This
coin is an example of an Ormond Crown struck in Dublin in
1643-44 This coin is a normal Ormond crown, there are many minor variations. The coin is in About Very Fine (AVF) condition for the type but is a very presentable specimen. The problems typical of Ormond or other large crude hammered pieces are areas of flatness and double striking. It is clear that the reverse of this coin was struck twice, one strike forming the top half of the coin and the other the bottom - the area on the left of the reverse which is not struck up at all shows the original state of the flan before striking - areas like this are not uncommon on larger Ormond pieces. Well struck Ormond crowns with no doubling or flatness are scarce - and more so if they are in better than Very Fine (VF) condition. Hit your back button to return to the page you came from or select : |