Record ID: LON-99F4A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper-alloy Irish 'gun money' halfcrown of James II (AD 1685-1688), dated August 1690. Mint of Dublin. Dimensions: diameter: 32.61mm; weigh: 17.00g.  These coins were minted during the Williamite War in Ireland (AD 1689-1691) and were to be redeemed for silver coinage after the war. They were made from old cannons, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt and the coins were never exchanged. Obverse: Laureate head of the king facing left Obverse inscription: IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRATIA . Reverse description: Crown in front of s…
Created on: Tuesday 19th March 2024
Last updated: Monday 25th March 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-072829
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn post medieval Irish copper alloy farthing of James I (1603-1625) or Charles I (1625-1649) dating to 1613-36. Obverse: Crowned cross with two sceptres; [...] Reverse: Crowned harp; [...]
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
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Record ID: OXON-684123
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy Irish 'gun money' shilling of James II (AD 1685-1688), dated February 1689. Mint of Dublin. These coins were minted during the Williamite War in Ireland (AD 1689-1691) and were to be redeemed for silver coinage after the war. They were made from old cannons, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt and the coins were never exchanged. Obverse: Laureate head of the king facing left, obverse inscription: IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRATIA .  Reverse description: Crown in front of sceptres forming a saltire, with the letter I&nb…
Created on: Tuesday 16th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 31st January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-F12809
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval silver coin; an Irish threepence of Edward VI in the name of Henry VIII (posthumous coinage), type IV dating from AD 1547 - 1550. It was minted at Dublin. See Spink's Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands number 6491. It has a diameter of 19.1mm and is 0.5mm thick. 0.99g.
Created on: Monday 11th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 13th October 2023
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Record ID: WMID-86E4FF
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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: SUR-CFA832
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded and incomplete copper alloy Irish 'gun money' sixpence of James II (England: AD 1685-88, Ireland: AD 1685-91), issued in January 1689. Dublin or Limerick mint. As Spink 6583.
Created on: Friday 3rd February 2023
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
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Record ID: WMID-6ABC1A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
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: OXON-92773E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy Irish 'Gun Money' halfcrown of James II (AD 1685-88) dating to 1690. Reverse depicting crown over sceptres, dividing J R, XXX above and Mar (March) below. Spink (2002:169), no.6579. These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James attempted to recover the English throne and 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. Ref: Spink: Coins of Scotland,Ireland and the Islands 2003.
Created on: Friday 14th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 14th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-7F1E54
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Irish halfpenny of James II (1685-1691), dating to 1686. Spink (2003: 167) no. 6576. Obverse: Laureate bust left. Legend: IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA Reverse: Crowned harp. Legend: 1686 MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-7EB9D2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Irish gunmoney sixpence of James II (1685-1691), dating to 1689. See Spink (2003: 171) no.6583. Obverse: Laureate bust left Legend: [IACOBVS II] DEI GRATIA. Reverse: Crown over crossed two sceptres, VI between, J R positioned either side. Legend: 1689. MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX These coins Irish issues produced by James in his war to reclaim the throne from William III and are known as gunmoney pieces as they were made from guns and other ammunition melted down to pay James’ troops. They were tokens to be exchanged for silver coins at the end of the of the war.
Created on: Thursday 13th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: WMID-42698A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy Irish Shilling known as 'Gunmoney' of James II (AD 1685-88) dating to AD April 1690. Reverse depicting crown over sceptres, dividing J R, XII above the crown and 1690 above. Spink (2015) Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, p 190, no. 6581 (Q). 
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Sunday 16th October 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-C03293
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy Irish 'Gun Money' halfcrown of James II (AD 1685-88) dating to AD 1689. Reverse depicting crown over sceptres, dividing J R, XXX above and Feb (February) below. Spink (2015) Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, p 169, no. 6579. Diameter: 31.6 mm Weight: 11.6 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James attempted to recover the English throne and 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 …
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kinoulton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: OXON-836953
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval coin: Irish farthing of Charles I minted under Royal Licence between 1625 and 1644.
Created on: Monday 19th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: DEV-9CB06A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval Irish copper-alloy penny of Elizabeth I (1558-1603) dated 1602 (on coin). 3rd 'base' issue, initial mark: [martlet]. Mint of Dublin. Spink (2003, 153) no. 6510A Measurements: 20 mm in diameter and 1.21 g in weight This coin has been bent slightly and has received a small loss at its circumference.
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-962AEA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: York
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy Irish coin; a crown of James II, dating to AD 1690. 'Gun money' coinage. Spink (2003), no. 6578.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd August 2022
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Record ID: WAW-6C0EA2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy Irish 'gun money' halfcrown of James II (England: AD 1685-88, Ireland: AD 1685-91). Issued in AD 1690 possibly in June (Spink 6580D). Dublin mint. Spink (2003: 169). Coin is chipped around the edge.  For a comparable example see PAS record LON-37766C Here, Wyatt (2022) states that coins such as these were part of the emergency coinage issued by James II as he attempted to recover the English throne during the 17th century Williamite war in Ireland (AD 1689-91)…
Created on: Thursday 7th July 2022
Last updated: Monday 18th July 2022
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Record ID: LON-2BBE28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy Irish 'gun money' sixpence of James II (AD 1685-1688), dated January 1689. Mint of Dublin. Dimensions: diameter: 21.22mm; weigh: 3.00g. These coins were minted during the Williamite War in Ireland (AD 1689-1691) and were to be redeemed for silver coinage after the war. They were made from old cannons, bells and scrap metal. James failed in his attempt and the coins were never exchanged. Obverse: Laureate head of the king facing left Obverse inscription: IACOBVS . II . DE[I . GRA]TIA . Reverse description: Crown in front of sceptre…
Created on: Monday 4th July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 13th July 2022
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Record ID: WAW-F36185
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn Post-Medieval copper alloy farthing, dating from the reign of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). The coin is potentially a Maltravers or Richmond farthing, depicting a crown over crossed sceptres. However, it is extremely worn and quite small. Obverse description: Crown with double arch; crossed sceptres through the crown. Heavily worn. Obverse inscription: [CAROLVS D G MAG] BRIT. Reverse description: Harp with 5, 6, 7 or 8 strings and an eagle’s head, broad crown above with double arch (worn away). Heavily worn. Reverse inscription: Illegible. …
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: WAW-F2FE67
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, Post-Medieval copper alloy farthing, dating from the reign of Charles I (AD 1625-1649). A chip is missing from 12 o’clock to around 4 o’clock, the surface is quite worn, and there is some corrosion. There is also a 4.46mm long fracture at 9 o’clock. The coin is a Maltravers Round farthing, depicting a crown over crossed sceptres. Obverse description: Crown with double arch; crossed sceptres through the crown; beaded inner circle. Obverse inscription: [CARO]LVS D G MAG B[RIT]. Reverse description: Harp with 5 strings and an eagle’s head, broad c…
Created on: Monday 14th March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 5th April 2022
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Record ID: SUR-DE0271
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy "gun money" shilling of James II (AD 1685-1688) dated October 1689. Crown with cross sceptre reverse with value XII above and month of minting below. Dublin or Limerick mint. As Spink 6580.
Created on: Tuesday 1st March 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 1st March 2022
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