COIN

Unique ID: SOM-47B038

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James II was attempting to recover the English throne and were ultimately intended to be exchanged for silver coins of equivalent value. They were made from old cannon, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt and the coins were never exchanged.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Exactly AD 1689
Date to: Exactly AD 1689

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.6 mm
Weight: 5.2 g
Diameter: 25.6 mm

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC receipt 16722

Materials and construction

Primary material: Copper alloy
Manufacture method: Milled
Completeness: Complete

Coin data (numismatics)

Denomination: Shilling
Ruler/issuer: James II of England
Type: Irish: shilling of James II, copper, 'gunmoney' coinage (S 6581-6582)
Obverse description: Laureate bust facing left
Obverse inscription: IACOBVS . II . DEI . GR[ATIA]
Reverse description: Crown with sceptres in saltire through it, XII above, J to left and R to right, Decr below.
Reverse inscription: 1689 MAG BR FRA ET [HIB] REX
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Worn: fine