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: SUR-C88254
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A milled silver fourpence of James II dated to 1686. As Spink 3414.
Created on: Monday 26th February 2024
Last updated: Tuesday 27th February 2024
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Record ID: LVPL-4B5E4C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: St. Helens
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Irish post medieval 'gun money' shilling of James II, issued in January 1690. Mint: Dublin or Limerick. Spink (2003: 170) number 6581Mmm. Coin mostly complete, damage to the edges. Obverse: Laureate bust right; I[ACOBV]S II [DEI GRATIA] Reverse:  Crown and crossed sceptres flanked by I R with XII above and Jan in script below; MAG [BR FRA ET HIB REX 1690 SWYOR-DE826B notes: 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 a…
Created on: Thursday 8th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 9th February 2024
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Record ID: NARC-90CBE7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Irish 'Gun Money' Halfcrown of James II (AD 1685-88) dating to AD 1689. Reverse depicts crown over sceptres, dividing J R, XXX above and Oct (October) below. Diameter: 32.34m, Thickness: 2.37mm, Weight: 13.5g Spink (2002:169), no.6579. These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James attempted to recover the English throne 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.
Created on: Tuesday 30th January 2024
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: BUC-F9BB41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy Irish 'gun money' shilling of James II (AD 1685-88) dating to July 1689. 
Created on: Tuesday 23rd January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 14th February 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: PUBLIC-331784
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post Medieval copper alloy Irish 'Gun Money' crown of James II (AD1685 - AD1688 - in Ireland AD1685 - AD 1691), dating to AD 1690. Obverse: King on horse facing left. Reverse: Four crowned shields round a central crown. Spink No. 6578. Diameter: 32.6mm. Thickness: 2.6mm (max). Weight: 11.39g
Created on: Wednesday 20th December 2023
Last updated: Thursday 21st December 2023
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Record ID: LVPL-F73D2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Irish post medieval 'gun money' shilling of James II, issued in June 1690. Mint: Dublin or Limerick. Spink (2003: 171) number 6582.  Obverse: Laureate bust right; [IA]COBVS II [DEI GRATIA] Reverse:  Crown and crossed sceptres flanked by I R with XII above and June in script below; [MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1690] SWYOR-DE826B notes: 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, c…
Created on: Thursday 23rd November 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 9th January 2024
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Record ID: SWYOR-17DB8E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete silver Post Medieval coin; A three pence of James II (1685-1688), dated to 1686. Spink number 3415. Dimensions: The coin has a diameter of 17.5mm, is 0.8mm in thickness and it weighs 1.47g.
Created on: Monday 25th September 2023
Last updated: Friday 20th October 2023
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Record ID: SUR-180F19
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A  post-medieval silver penny of James II (1685-1688), dated 1686 (on coin). Mint of London (Tower). As Spink no. 3417.
Created on: Wednesday 13th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 13th September 2023
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Record ID: LANCUM-C8662E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post Medieval copper alloy halfcrown of James II, gun money from August 1689. Stop before J. No stop after II - Spink 6579 B2 or 3. Dates to August 1689. Diameter 32mm, thickness 2mm, weight 11.2g. Obverse inscription - DEI:GRATIA .JACOBVS.II Reverse inscription - [168]9.MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX
Created on: Wednesday 16th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 18th September 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Kendal', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-8D5388
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn tin halfpenny of James II dating to 1685-1687. There is a small, square copper alloy plug in the centre of the coin. As Spink 3419.
Created on: Sunday 13th August 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
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Record ID: NARC-A5A38A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Irish Crown of 'Gun Money' issue of James II (AD 1685-1691). Four crowned shields round a central crown. ANO DOM // 1690 across field. Diameter: 32.95mm, Thickness: 2.44mm, Weight: 10.3g  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, …
Created on: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 2nd August 2023
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Record ID: LEIC-3DD6DE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A pierced silver threepence of James II (r. AD 1685 to AD 1688), dating to AD 1687. Minted at the Tower of London. C.f. Spink 2013, p 352, no 3415. Coin has been pierced twice: a smaller, circular piercing at 12 o'clock and a slightly larger, rectangular piercing at 8 o'clock on the obverse, through to the reverse. Diameter: 17.6 mm  Weight: 1.3 g   Die Axis: 6 Pierced coins during the 17th century were not removed from circulation and still functioned as coins. Therefore, this coin falls outside of the r…
Created on: Friday 28th July 2023
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2023
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Record ID: SWYOR-DE826B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Irish Post Medieval coin; a 'gun money' small shilling of James II, issued in June 1690 and minted in either the Dublin or Limerick mint. Spink (2003) number 6582. Diameter:  2.34mm, thickness 1.2mm weight 3.91g. 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. f…
Created on: Monday 5th June 2023
Last updated: Thursday 13th July 2023
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Record ID: LIN-419668
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval silver penny of James II (1685-1688), minted at the Tower of London, 1687 (Spink 3417). Laureate bust left. Inscription JACOBUS II DEI GRATIA. Reverse  1687 divided by Crown. NB the number 7 has been inserted over a letter 8. Inscription  MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.  Weight 0.33g, Diameter 11.75mm, Thickness 0.48mm.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Monday 21st August 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Rolleston', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NLM-17D0AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy coin. Milled penny of James II (1685-1689); not listed as an official issue of either England or Scotland so perhaps made in Ireland. Obverse description: bust laureate draped left. Obverse inscription: IACOBVS.II.  DEI GRATIA Reverse description: cushion crown with a pair of sceptres passing through its band, ornate letters in angles, date at top: [16]  89 Diameter: 32.1mm, Weight: 15.10gms, die axis: 12
Created on: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Market Rasen', grid reference and parish protected.

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: GLO-A089CA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy Irish coin; a crown of James II, dating to AD 1690. Obverse: King on horse facing left […] ET HIB REX Reverse: Four crowned shields round a central crown. [ANO DO]M // 16[9]0 across field. [CHRISTO VICTORE TRIVMPHO]
Created on: Thursday 9th March 2023
Last updated: Friday 10th March 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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