COIN

Unique ID: DEV-2AEC71

Object type certainty: Certain
Workflow status: Awaiting validation

Notes:

These "coins" were official tokens issued by James II prior to his defeat in Ireland and subsequent flight to France. The original intention was that they would be exchanged for silver coin when he regained the throne, but as this did not happen the tokens (made from recycled metal from old cannon, bells and other scrap) were never exchanged. While James fled after the Battle of the Boyne in July 1690, the conflict continued and examples of this "coinage" continue to be produced until its end in 1691.

Subsequent actions

Subsequent action after recording: Returned to finder

Chronology

Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Period from: POST MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1690
Date to: Exactly AD 1691

Dimensions and weight

Quantity: 1
Thickness: 1.8 mm
Weight: 4.9 g
Diameter: 22.5 mm

Discovery dates

Date(s) of discovery: Wednesday 1st August 2018 - Wednesday 26th September 2018

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Other reference numbers

Other reference: SCC Receipt 017946

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
Mint or issue place: Dublin City
Category: Modern
Type: Irish: coin of James II, copper
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: 1690 MAG BR FRA ET [HIB] REX
Die axis measurement: 12 o'clock
Degree of wear: Slightly worn: very fine