Record ID: OXON-B3D733
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete Post Medieval copper alloy crown of James II (AD 1685 - AD1688 - in Ireland AD 1685 - AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1690 on the coin. Spink No.6578. 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 William of Orange. During this time, copper alloy emergency coinage was issued by James II to pay the troops. The use of secondary metal for the coinage (e.g. from cannons, etc) gave rise to the name "gun money&quo…
Created on: Friday 10th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 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: 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: BERK-35F57E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish silver Sixpence of James I of England (AD1603-1625) Mint or issue place: Dublin City, IM: Unclear. Type: Irish: sixpence of James I, second coinage (S 6517) Obverse description: Crowned bust facing right Obverse inscription: IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HIBER Reverse description: Crowned Harp Reverse inscription: TVEATVR VNITA DEVS Dated AD1604-1607
Created on: Thursday 17th March 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 23rd 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: PUBLIC-6A6915
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete silver Post-Medieval penny of Elizabeth I (AD 1558-1603), first coinage issue, dating to the period AD 1560-1561. Square shield on long cross fourchee dividing the legend. Cross-crosslet initial mark. Tower Mint of London. JJ North Vol 2, p.133, no. 1988. Weight: 0.3gms, Diameter: 13.0mm
Created on: Sunday 16th December 2018
Last updated: Monday 17th December 2018
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Record ID: BERK-919042
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy James II Irish Gun Money Shilling. This coin, from the small issue, was struck in June 1690. The obverse has the laureate Head of James II and the reverse has the crowned sceptres with XII. The coin is in worn condition with a smooth dark green patina with brown staining and surface damage.
Created on: Friday 2nd September 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 16th November 2016
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Record ID: SUR-E40A1D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A very worn Irish silver shilling of James I, 1st coinage, 1603-4.
Created on: Tuesday 21st July 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 21st July 2015
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Record ID: KENT-E1BD28
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A struck silver Irish minted sixpence of James I, minted in Dublin 1603-1607. It measures 20.8 mm DIA and weighs 1.9 g.
Created on: Sunday 18th December 2011
Last updated: Monday 2nd January 2012
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Record ID: SUR-399A83
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish copper alloy shilling of James II belonging to James' 'gunmoney' coinage. The coin was issued in June 1690.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2011
Last updated: Wednesday 5th October 2011
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