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: 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: 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: 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: 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: CAM-BE9814
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: City of Peterborough
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval Irish copper-alloy 'gunmoney' halfcrown of James II (1685-1691), dating to September 1689 (Spink S6579D). Ref: Spink 2003: 168. The coin is corroded with damage to the surface of the flan obscuring some detail of the design and inscription. Obverse shows a laureate head facing left. Obverse legend: IACOBVS. II. – DEI GRATIA. Reverse shows a crown over crossed two sceptres (similar to the imagery used on farthings of his father Charles I), XXX above, ‘J’ to the left, ‘R’ to the right and [...] below partly obscured by a sub-rectang…
Created on: Saturday 23rd July 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 26th October 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: WILT-7A9C3E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy Irish 'Gun Money' halfcrown of James II (AD 1685-88) dating to AD1689. 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 20th May 2022
Last updated: Friday 15th July 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: SWYOR-0FECD7
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post-medieval copper alloy coin: an Irish 'gunmoney' halfcrown of James II (AD 1685 - 1691) dated October 1689. It is 32.3mm in diameter and 2.5mm thick. It weighs 13.46g. See Seaby, Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, No. 6579E, on page 168.
Created on: Monday 9th August 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 6th October 2021
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Record ID: SUR-E407AC
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy "gun money" Half Crown of James II (AD 1685-1688) dated 1690. Crown with cross sceptre reverse with value XXX above and month of minting, possibly July, below. As Spink 6580.
Created on: Wednesday 26th May 2021
Last updated: Wednesday 26th May 2021
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Record ID: WAW-9800CE
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Warwickshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete Post Medieval copper alloy "gun money" half crown of James II (AD 1685-1688), dating to AD 1689. Crown with cross sceptre reverse with value XXX above. Coin is chipped around the edge. See record NARC-19789D for a discussion on the intended use of these such coins. Overall dimensions: 30.77mm diameter; 2.33mm thickness; and weight 9.76g.
Created on: Monday 11th May 2020
Last updated: Thursday 13th August 2020
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Record ID: DEV-A2E1A9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy "gun money" half crown of James II (1685-1688) dating to May 1690. Mint of Limerick. May 1690 date on coin. As Seaby (2003, 169-170) Measurements: 25.1mm diameter, 2.7mm thickness, weight 4.39g
Created on: Wednesday 18th December 2019
Last updated: Thursday 2nd January 2020
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Record ID: NARC-97C3C3
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Half Crown of James II (AD 1685-1688). Gun money. Crown with cross sceptre reverse with value XXX above. Mint of Dublin or Limerick. AD 1690 Diameter: 33.12mm, Thickness: 2.92mm, Weight: 17.1g. Seaby (2003, 169-170).
Created on: Wednesday 1st May 2019
Last updated: Wednesday 1st May 2019
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Record ID: NARC-333024
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Half Crown of James II (AD 1685-1688). Gun money. Crown with cross sceptre reverse with value XXX above. Mint of Dublin or Limerick. AD 1690 Diameter: 29.23mm, Thickness: 2.27mm, Weight: 8.8g. Seaby (2003, 169-170).
Created on: Thursday 31st January 2019
Last updated: Friday 1st February 2019
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Record ID: SWYOR-5EB93B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy Irish 'gun money' shilling of James II (AD 1685 - 1691), Dublin or Limerick mint, dated May 1690. The coin is 28.2mm in diameter, 1.9mm thick and weighs 7.01g. See Spink (2003) Coin sof Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, number 6580B. Obverse: IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA; laureate bust left. Reverse: 1690 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX; Crown over sceptres dividing JR, XXX above, May below. These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James II was attempting to recover the English throne and were ultimately intended to be exchanged for silver coins of equiv…
Created on: Tuesday 16th October 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 13th November 2018
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Record ID: LANCUM-1FC701
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lancashire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy coin possibly a James II 'gunmoney' halfcrown 1685 - 1688AD based on its size and there is the remains of a crown on the rev (first image) possibly with sceptres. The diameter is 27mm and the weight 6.02g. .
Created on: Monday 2nd April 2018
Last updated: Tuesday 3rd April 2018
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Record ID: SUR-9E9A50
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy large size Irish milled "gunmoney" halfcrown of James II, dated 1689 and with month of issue letter to the reverse probably "O" (for May 1689). As Spink 6579.
Created on: Friday 20th October 2017
Last updated: Friday 17th April 2020
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Record ID: SOM-9FC556
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper-alloy Irish 'gun money' halfcrown of James II (1685-1688), dated March 1690 (on coin). Mint of Dublin or Limerick. Spink (2002, 168) no.6579M.
Created on: Thursday 27th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 7th August 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Crewkerne CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-B0C82C
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Irish halfcrown of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in AD 1689 (Oct) at Limerick mint. Spink, 2015, p188, no 6579. Diameter: 32.7 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Weight: 13.6 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed 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 16th May 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 6th June 2017
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Record ID: PUBLIC-36C18E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Published
A post-medieval copper-alloy Irish 'gun money' halfcrown of James II (1685-1688), dated July 1690 (on coin) (Seaby 6580). Mint of Dublin or Limerick. Seaby (2003, 169-170). It measures 28.17 mm in diameter, is 2 mm thick, and weighs 10.03 g. The coin survives in relatively good condition, though the obverse is rather worn Some parts of the patina have started to flake away leaving a whiteish-grey scar in their place. These are visible particularly at one to two o'clock (seen on the obverse) and six o'clock (on the reverse).
Created on: Tuesday 14th February 2017
Last updated: Wednesday 15th February 2017
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Record ID: WMID-E2253E
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Irish halfcrown of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in AD 1690 (March) at either the Dublin or Limerick mint. Spink, p168, no 6579. Diameter: 31.8 mm Thickness: 2.7 mm Weight: 8.4 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed 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 17th January 2017
Last updated: Tuesday 17th January 2017
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Record ID: LVPL-EF2E41
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy 'gunmoney' halfcrown of James II, minted in May and dating to 1690. Obverse: IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA; laureate bust left. Reverse: MAG [BR] FRA ]ET HIB REX]; double arched crown over crossed sceptre, XXX above. 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. Spink (2002) pp 169-170
Created on: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 30th November 2016
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Swynnerton', grid reference and parish protected.

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
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Record ID: SWYOR-6E75F6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Rotherham
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Irish coin; a 'Gunmoney' halfcrown of James II (AD 1685 - AD 1691), dating from AD 1689. The reverse depicts crossed sceptres behind a double arched crown, with 'J' to left of crown and 'R' to right, 1689 and XXX (mark of value) above and the month indicated below, but sadly illegible. See Spink (2003) Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands, page 168, number 6579A - 6579LL. The coin is 32.3mm diameter, 2.5mm thick and 11.29g.
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2016
Last updated: Wednesday 31st August 2016
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Record ID: PUBLIC-8C53C5
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post-Medieval copper alloy Irish Gunmoney halfcrown of James II/VII. Obverse: Bust of James II/VII facing left. "IACOB [...] DEI GRA [...]" Reverse: The legend reads "MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX". In the centre is a crown with two crossed scepters. The letters "J" and "R" flank the crown, "XXX" is above and "Scp" is below. The date on the coin is 1689
Created on: Thursday 21st April 2016
Last updated: Thursday 23rd June 2016
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Record ID: SUR-2AFA42
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Hertfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy halfcrown of James II, Gunmoney Coinage, October 1689. Spink 6579E.
Created on: Saturday 5th December 2015
Last updated: Friday 22nd January 2016
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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.

Record ID: WMID-27CE9D
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy Irish half crown of James II (AD 1685 to AD 1691), issued as part of the 'Brass Money' or 'Gunmoney' coinage, in AD 1689 (month uncertain) at either the Dublin or Limerick mint. Spink, p168, no 6579. Diameter: 32.4 mm Thickness: 2.4 mm Weight: 12.9 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James was attempting to recover the English throne and and were supposed 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 June 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 30th June 2015
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Record ID: LANCUM-DCC2C6
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cumbria
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy James II gunmoney halfcrown of the smaller variety dating to 1690, month unknown. Spink 6580. The diameter is 27mm and the weight 6.28g.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd June 2015
Last updated: Monday 29th June 2015
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Record ID: LEIC-B2EBAB
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval Halfcrown of James II, Irish 'Gunmoney' issue, 1690 . mint of Dublin or Limerick.
Created on: Tuesday 19th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 15th October 2015
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Record ID: ESS-415803
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A late 17th-century, Irish copper-alloy 'gun money' halfcrown of James II dated May 1690 AD. Issued as emergency coinage by James II to pay the troops and is known as 'gun money' because it was made from scrap metal. The coins were dated including the month of issue and it was intended that this coinage would be redeemed as soon as James II regained the English throne.
Created on: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 8th April 2014
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Purts Hill', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: PUBLIC-E0A243
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cheshire East
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Gun money halfgrown issue of James II during the williamite war in Ireland coin issue date 1690 Obverse reads DEI.GRATIA.JACOBVS.II Reverse reads MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIR.REX.1690 The coin is copper and in fair condition retaining a good patina
Created on: Saturday 21st September 2013
Last updated: Tuesday 22nd January 2019
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Hulme Walfield', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DEV-D90DC2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Postmedieval copper alloy Irish halfcrown of James II (1685 - 1691). The coin is dated to 1690, and is known as 'gunmoney' coinage. Gunmoney was produced to pay for James II failed attempt to regain the English crown after his deposition in 1689. Gunmoney was made from a variety of melted down scrap base metal including metal from cannons, and would have been used as a token coinage to be exchanged for silver after the war. Description: Obverse is worn, but should have laureate bust of James II, left. Obverse legend is worn but should read IACOB VS.II/DEI GRA[TT or IT or TI]A . Rev…
Created on: Thursday 4th October 2012
Last updated: Wednesday 24th October 2012
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