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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-06D19B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval Irish silver sixpence of James I (1603-1625) dating to 1604-7. As Spink (2002, 155) S 6517. One edge of the coin is slightly bent. Obverse: Crowned bust right; IACOBVS [...] Reverse: Crowned harp; TV[EATVR VNITA DE]VS
Created on: Thursday 29th February 2024
Last updated: Monday 11th March 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-5EA4B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Denbighshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval Irish silver threepence of Edward VI (1547-1553), Henry VIII posthumous old head issue dating to c.AD 1547-1550. See Spink (2003, 149) nos.6489-91. Obverse: Crowned and mantled bust of Henry VIII turned partially right within beaded inner circle; HENRIC’. 8 D’. G’. A[G’. FR’.] Z HIB. REX Reverse: Coat of arms over long cross fourchée dividing legend; CIVITAS DVBLINIE
Created on: Wednesday 21st February 2024
Last updated: Friday 23rd February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LVPL-A08B2D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval silver Irish shilling of James I (1603-1625), second coinage, fourth bust dating to 1605-6. Mint Mark: Rose. Spink (2003: 154) S 6516. The coin has been bent twice possibly as a 'love token' Obverse: Crowned bust left; [IA]COBVS.D:G:MAG]:B[RIT.FRA:ET.HIB:REX.] Reverse: Crowned harp; HENRI[CVS.ROSAS.REGNA.IAC]OBVS
Created on: Monday 12th February 2024
Last updated: Friday 16th February 2024
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E720BC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish silver shilling of James I (1603-25) first coinage, initial mark : martlet, dating to c.1603-04. Mint of Dublin. (Spink 6513). Diameter 28.3mm, thickness 0.7mm, weight 4.2g.
Created on: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Last updated: Wednesday 10th January 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Sandwich', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: ESS-352A07
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post medieval Irish silver sixpence of James I (AD 1603-1625). First coinage dating to the period 1603-1604. I.m bell. Mint of Dublin.  Measurements: diameter 21.8mm; thickness 0.6mm; weight: 1.91g
Created on: Tuesday 14th November 2023
Last updated: Monday 22nd January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-3E1D03
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval, Irish coin; a silver sixpence of James I (1603-1625), second coinage, dating from 1604-1607, martlet initial mark dating from AD 1604 - 1605. The coin, which is bent is 20.7mm in diameter, 5.9mm thick and weighs 1.74g.  The metal of the coin is 0.9mm thick. Reference: Spink, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, number 6517.
Created on: Monday 9th October 2023
Last updated: Monday 16th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-85956E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver coin: an Irish shilling of James I (1603 -25), first coinage, first or second bust, dating from AD 1603 - 4, initial mark bell. Reference: Spink, 2003, Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands, page 154, number 6512 or 6513. The object is 25.8mm in diameter and weighs 3.8g.
Created on: Monday 18th September 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 11th October 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Leeds', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-2E23B5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish sixpence of James I dating to the period AD 1603 - 1604. First coinage. First bust. Crowned harp reverse. Bell initial mark. Mint uncertain. Spink (2002), p.154, no.6514.
Created on: Monday 3rd July 2023
Last updated: Tuesday 11th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-B7701D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver coin: an Irish shilling of James I (1603 -25), second coinage (AD 1604 - 1607), martlet initial mark dating from AD 1604 - 1605. Seaby (2003) Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, number 6515. The coin is bent on one edge. Dimensions: Diameter 26.9mm, thickness across the bend is 1.9mm but the thickness of the metal is 0.5mm.  The weight is 4.11g. 
Created on: Monday 22nd May 2023
Last updated: Sunday 16th July 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-42C55A
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Buckinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An extremely worn and incomplete silver Irish threepence of Henry VIII's posthumous old head coinage of 1547-1550, issued during the reign of Edward VI. Dublin mint. As Spink 6489-6491.
Created on: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 29th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-E79D82
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Bradford
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval silver coin: an Irish shilling of James I (1603 -25), first coinage, first bust, dating from AD 1603 - 4, initial mark bell. Reference: Spink, 2003, Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands, page 154, number 6512. Measurements are; diameter 27.7mm, thickness 1.2mm and weight 4.14g.
Created on: Monday 23rd January 2023
Last updated: Wednesday 8th February 2023
Spatial data recorded.

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
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LEIC-60FE89
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval silver Irish shilling of James I (1603-1625) dating to AD 1603 - 1604. First coinage, first bust, bell inital mark, mint of Dublin. Reference: Spink (2015)  Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Island, p 172 no  Diameter: 27.9 mm  Weight: 4.44 g 
Created on: Thursday 17th November 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.