Numismatic Society of Ireland
         Northern Branch

This numismatic note touches upon a nearly two centuries old enigma of Irish numismatics. Briefly revisiting the hoard evidence and historical background, the author concludes that we will probably never know for certain, but if it could be proved, beyond reasonable doubt, that bracteates were minted at Clonmacnoise, under the authority of a High King of Ireland, it would be of enormous numismatic significance, for they would be the first purely Irish coins to be minted outs