Record ID: SUR-DE0271
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
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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: WILT-4A1475
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
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A complete copper alloy 'Gunmoney' shilling of James II, dated March AD 1689. Reverse depicts crossed sceptres behind a double arched crown, with 'J' to left of crown and 'R' to right. Minted in Dublin or Limerick. Spink (2002) page 170, number 6581 / O
Created on: Tuesday 11th July 2017
Last updated: Monday 31st July 2017
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Record ID: WILT-9CA8B2
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy, Modern, Irish 'Gun Money' Shilling of James II (AD 1685 - AD1688 (in Ireland AD 1685 - AD 1691), dating to the period AD 1689 - AD 1690. Reverse depicts crossed spears behind a double arched crown, with 'J' to left of crown and 'R' to right. Date and month illegible, but month possibly February based on shape of remaining mark. Spink (2002) page 169 - 170, number 6581. Diameter: 24.53 mm Thickness: 1.22 mm Weight: 4.10 g These were official tokens issued in Ireland when James attempted to recover the English throne and and were ultimately intended to be exchang…
Created on: Monday 16th November 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 17th November 2015
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