Dublin's old money to go under the hammer

DUBLIN auctioneers Whyte's of Marlborough Street will hold a sale of coins, banknotes, medals and militaria in the company's …

DUBLIN auctioneers Whyte's of Marlborough Street will hold a sale of coins, banknotes, medals and militaria in the company's showrooms next Saturday, starting at 2 p.m. The range of coins includes a selection of Hiberno Norse pieces struck in Dublin in the early 11th century, not least of which is a Phase V penny, estimated to make £800-£1,000.

Later Irish coins include a rare Henry VII portrait penny (estimate £1,000-£1,200), a George IV 1822 pattern penny (£500-£600) and a 1943 halfcrown in excellent condition (£400-£500).

Banknotes in the same sale include a three guineas bill from Joyce & Blake of Galway dated 1810 (£250-£350) and a set of seven "Lady Lavery" notes, from 10 shillings to £100 (£350-£400).

The selection of medals runs from a late 19th century Royal Tyrone regiment example (£150-£169) to a 1916 Rising Survivors medal, issued in 1966 (£250 £300). And the small range of militaria includes an early Victorian dress sword by Samuelson of Dublin, a pair of Burmese daggers and assorted badges, uniforms, prints and photographs.