Record ID: WILT-65FCF3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn copper alloy Irish halfcrown of James II dating from AD 1690. 'Gunmoney' Coinage.Spink: 6580.
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2016
Last updated: Thursday 13th October 2016
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WILT-9FEAFC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy Irish 'Gun Money' halfcrown of James II (AD 1685 - AD1688 (in Ireland AD 1685 - AD 1691), dating to the period 1690. Reverse depicts crossed spears behind a double arched crown, with 'J' to left of crown and 'R' to right, 1690 above and May below. Spink (2002) page 169 - 170, number 6580B. 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 wer…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Monday 16th November 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Nettleton', grid reference and parish protected.