Record ID: LVPL-54B84C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A thirty pence coin issued in May AD 1690 by James II to finance his abortive campaigns against William III; this type of coin is widely known as 'gun money' because of its base metal (copper alloy) composition. Obverse:- Portrait of James II facing left, beaded border at rim. Legend around 'IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA'. Reverse:- A crown and crossed sceptres, the denomination 'XXX' and date '1690' above. Ornate J and R to either side, month 'May' below. Legend around '[MAG] BR FRA ET HIB REX'.
Created on: Tuesday 26th February 2019
Last updated: Monday 4th March 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Sandbach', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-0D2569
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A gunmoney coin of James II, made of copper alloy and minted to pay for the war against the forces supporting William III. Possibly dated 1691 Obverse:- Head of James II facing left, legend '[JACOBVS II] DEI [GRATIA]' Reverse:-A crown with crossed sceptres behind, J and R to left and right, XII and unclear date above, month below but unclear.
Created on: Tuesday 18th September 2018
Last updated: Thursday 20th September 2018
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Walton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LVPL-6E74A2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded but partly legible copper coin of James II, issued as substitute coinage in Ireland during the campaign against William III and Mary. These are are often known as 'gun money' and were made of melted down onjects of high copper content, including bells and weaponry. Obverse:- Bust of James II, left, legend around possibly '[JACOBVS II] DEI G[RATIA] Reverse:- Mostly indistinguishable, but parts of the legend 'FRA ET HIB' are discernible.
Created on: Monday 30th April 2018
Last updated: Monday 30th April 2018
Spatial data recorded.