Record ID: DEV-16E2E8
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy "gun money" shilling of James II (AD 1685-1688), dating to 1688. Obverse: laureate and draped bust left. IACOBVS II DI GRATIA; Reverse: Crown with two sceptres crossed behind. As Spink 2003, p. 174 No. 6595. Measurements: 25.9mm diameter, 1.8mm thickness, weight 5.26g.
Created on: Thursday 24th October 2019
Last updated: Thursday 24th October 2019
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Record ID: DEV-62B391
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish 'gun money' shilling of James II, dated 1690 (month unclear). Gun money coins were made issued during the Irish Williamite war of 1689-1691. The coins were made from old cannon balls and other scrap metal. James II intended to exchange these coins for silver when he reclaimed the throne, but this never happened.
Created on: Monday 13th December 2010
Last updated: Friday 6th September 2019
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