Record ID: WMID-86E4FF
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A complete copper alloy half crown of James II ((AD 1685 - AD1688 (in Ireland AD 1685 - AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1690. Reverse depicts probably crossed spears behind a double arched crown, with May beneath crown, J to the left, R to the right and triple XXX above. Spink (2003) page 169 - 171, number 6580 - 6582. Diameter: 28.6 mm Thickness: 2.6 mm Weight: 10.0 g During 1689 and 1690, James II operated a military campaign in Ireland from where he planned to mount an invasion of England, having been deposed by Ma…
Created on: Wednesday 8th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th March 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6ABC1A
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County: Essex
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A complete copper alloy half crown of James II ((AD 1685 - AD1688 (in Ireland AD 1685 - AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1690. Reverse depicts probably crossed spears behind a double arched crown, with June beneath crown, J to the left, R to the right and triple XXX above. Spink (2003) page 169 - 171, number 6580 - 6582. Diameter: 29.6 mm Thickness: 2.2 mm Weight: 10.2 g During 1689 and 1690, James II operated a military campaign in Ireland from where he planned to mount an invasion of England, having been deposed by Mary and Wi…
Created on: Tuesday 17th January 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2023
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Record ID: WMID-7E64C0
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County: Staffordshire
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A complete copper alloy half penny of James II, minted in Ireland (AD 1685 to AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1685 to AD 1688 as part of the regular coinage. Minted in Dublin. Spink, 1984, p 155, no 6576. Diameter: 25.3 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 5.0 g
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: WMID-B0C82C
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County: Staffordshire
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An incomplete copper alloy Irish halfcrown of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in AD 1689 (Oct) at Limerick mint. Spink, 2015, p188, no 6579. Diameter: 32.7 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 13.6 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 16th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
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Record ID: WMID-6FB34C
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County: Warwickshire
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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-27CE9D
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County: Shropshire
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A complete copper alloy Irish half crown 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, p168, no 6579. Diameter: 32.4 mm Thickness: 2.4 mm Weight: 12.9 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 30th June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2015
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Record ID: WMID-83F5F2
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County: Shropshire
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A complete copper alloy, probably Irish halfpenny of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691). Probably Spink p 167, no 6575. Diameter: 25.8 mm Thickness: 1.6 mm Weight: 5.0 g
Created on: Tuesday 17th March 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th March 2015
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A complete copper alloy irish half penny of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1686, minted in either Dublin or Limerick in Ireland. Spink 1984, p155, no 6576. Diameter: 26.3 mm Thickness: 1.9 mm Weight: 6.7 g
Created on: Tuesday 6th January 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 6th January 2015
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Record ID: WMID-159A88
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County: Gloucestershire
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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
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County: Staffordshire
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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-B0D6E1
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County: Staffordshire
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A complete milled silver fourpence of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1688), dating to the period AD 1687. IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA obverse type depicting a laureate head facing left. MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1687 reverse type depicting a crown over four captial Is. Spink 3414. Diameter: 18.81 mm Thickness: 0.97 mm Weight: 1.8 g
Created on: Thursday 19th September 2013
Last updated: Thursday 19th September 2013
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Record ID: WMID-8A6CE3
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County: Cheshire East
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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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