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Unique ID: FAKL-D81AB1
Object type certainty: Certain
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Coin, Irish 'Gun money' copper alloy crown of James II, dated 1690, Spink 6577, Diameter 33mm, Mas 12.82g.
Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Subperiod from: Late
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1690
Quantity: 1
Weight: 12.82 g
Diameter: 33 mm
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Other reference: SWY179
Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Struck or hammered
Completeness: Complete
Ruler/issuer: James II of England
Type: Irish: crown of James II, copper, 'gunmoney' coinage (S 6577-6578H)
Obverse description: Equestrian figure of king holding a sword, facing left.
Obverse inscription: IAC II DEI GRA MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX
Reverse description: Royal arms forming a cross around a crown
Reverse inscription: CHRIS/ TOVICT/ ORETRI/VMPHO // ANO/ DOM 1690
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
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Unmasked grid reference accurate to a 100 metre square.
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