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Unique ID: ESS-965827
Object type certainty: Certain
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Post Medieval Irish copper alloy 'gun money' shilling of James II (1685-1691 AD), mint unknown (gun money was produced in Dublin and Limerick). Dated 1690 on reverse. Weight: 5.1g. Diameter: 22.94mm.
Gun money was issued by the forces of James II during the Williamite War in Ireland between 1689 and 1691. The token money was made from scrap metal, including old cannon and bells, with the intention of being redeemed for silver once James II had succeeded in recovering the English throne. The token coins were never redeemed as James lost the war.
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Subsequent actions
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Chronology
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1690
Date to: Exactly AD 1690
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Weight: 5.1 g
Diameter: 22.94 mm
Discovery dates
Date(s) of discovery: Sunday 1st January 2012 - Tuesday 10th April 2012
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Other reference numbers
Other reference: Colchester OEF 6952
Materials and construction
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Coin data (numismatics)
Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: James II of England
Category: Modern
Type: Irish: shilling of James II, copper, 'gunmoney' coinage (S 6581-6582)
Obverse description: Laureate, draped bust facing left
Obverse inscription: JACOBVS II DEI GRATIA
Reverse description: Two sceptres benhind crown. XII above
Reverse inscription: Illegible
Degree of wear: Very worn: fair
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