Record ID: WMID-6FB34C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Irish shilling of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in AD 1689 (November) at either the Dublin or Limerick mint. Spink, p157, no 6581. Diameter: 24.1 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 4.8 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed 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.
Created on: Friday 21st August 2015
Last updated: Friday 21st August 2015
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Record ID: WMID-159A88
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
copper alloy, Post Medieval, Irish Shilling, James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in Aug AD 1689 at either the Dublin or Limerick mint. Spink p170 no 6581. Diameter: 24.8 mm Thickness: 1.5 mm Weight: 4.1 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed 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.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd September 2014
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Record ID: WMID-5BDF12
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: A complete struck / hammered copper alloy Irish shilling, of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in AD 1689 (month uncertain) at either the Dublin or Limerick mint. Spink 6581. Diameter: 24.8 mm Thickness: 2.1 mm Weight: 6.2 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed 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 …
Created on: Wednesday 28th May 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 28th May 2014
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Record ID: WMID-8A6CE3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete struck / hammered copper alloy Irish shilling, of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in December AD 1689 at either the Dublin or Limerick mint. Diameter:25.10 mm Thickness: 1.73 mm Weight: 4.7 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed 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.
Created on: Friday 30th November 2012
Last updated: Thursday 6th December 2012
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