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Description: | Postmedieval copper alloy Irish halfcrown of James II (1685 - 1691). The coin is dated to 1690, and is known as 'gunmoney' coinage. Gunmoney was produced to pay for James II failed attempt to regain the English crown after his deposition in 1689. Gunmoney was made from a variety of melted down scrap base metal including metal from cannons, and would have been used as a token coinage to be exchanged for silver after the war.Description: Obverse is worn, but should have laureate bust of James II, left. Obverse legend is worn but should read IACOB VS.II/DEI GRA[TT or IT or TI]A . Reverse shows crown with two sceptres crossed through, above this is the date 1690 and the numerals XXX. Reverse legend is worn, but would have read MAG BR ET HIB REX.
Original Image | Publisher: | http://finds.org.uk | Source: | Portable Antiquities | Identifier: | http://finds.org.uk/database/artefacts/r... | Go to resource |
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