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Description: | A complete copper alloy shilling of James II, (Irish) gun money coinage. Large size variant. Pellet stops. Coin reference: Seaby, 1984, 6581. Mass: 4.9g. Diameter: 25.1mm. As discussed in record references KENT-F12E34 and HAMP-483F40, during 1689 and 1690, James II operated a military campaign in Ireland from where he planned to mount an invasion of England, having been deposed by Mary and William of Orange. During this time, copper alloy emergency coinage was issued by James II to pay the troops. It was intended that this coinage would be redeemed when James II regained the English throne. In "The Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands" (Seaby, 1984, p.166) it is noted that the coins were made of brass or latten from old cannon, bells and other scrap metal and were called "Brass Money", though they later became known as "Gunmoney coins". The coins include the year of issue and a nominal month - in this case 1689 but the month is unclear - so they could be redeemed in stages over a period of time. The coins also include their value - in this case XII (12 pennies which is a shilling).
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