Record ID: LON-99F4A1
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
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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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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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Record ID: PUBLIC-D2844D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-Medieval Irish copper-alloy 'gun money' shilling of James II (1685-1691 AD), dated 1690 on coin and minted in March at Dublin or Limerick. Spink no: 6582P Obverse: IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA; laureate and draped bust left. Reverse: 1690 . MAG . BR . FRA . ET . HIB . REX; Crown with two sceptres crossed behind, in each quarter XII//I/R//MAR: (XII = denomination). These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and were supposed to be exchanged for silver coins of equivalent value. They were made from old cannon, bells and…
Created on: Monday 28th February 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th March 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Ringmer', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: KENT-79480F
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval milled copper-alloy Irish 'gun money' shilling (small size) of James II (1685-1688).. dated May 1690; Spink (2003) no.6582 laureate head left, legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, rev crown over sceptres in saltire, J to left, R to right,… Measurements: Diameter 22.66mm, thickness 1.35mm, weight 3.53g
Created on: Thursday 24th February 2022
Last updated: Thursday 31st March 2022
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Record ID: LON-37766C
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 May 1690. Mint of Dublin. Dimensions: diameter: 28.84mm; weigh: 9.93g. 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 for…
Created on: Monday 21st February 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 29th June 2022
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Record ID: WMID-7E64C0
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy half penny of James II, minted in Ireland (AD 1685 to AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1685 to AD 1688 as part of the regular coinage. Minted in Dublin. Spink, 1984, p 155, no 6576. Diameter: 25.3 mm Thickness: 1.7 mm Weight: 5.0 g
Created on: Monday 31st January 2022
Last updated: Monday 4th April 2022
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Record ID: SUR-7C47AA
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Irish 'gun money' shilling of James II (England: AD 1685-88, Ireland: AD 1685-91), issued in January AD 1689. Dublin or Limerick mint. 
Created on: Friday 19th November 2021
Last updated: Friday 27th January 2023
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