Record ID: LON-D36A8B
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper-alloy Irish Limerick Siege Coinage half penny of James II (AD 1685-1688), dated AD 1691. Mint of Limerick. Dimensions: diameter: 25.60mm; weigh: 4.40g.  These were struck over large Gun Money Shillings Besieged coins struck with James II on the Obverse But under the Rule of William & Mary. Obverse: Laureate bust of James II right Obverse inscription: IACOBVS . II . DEI  . GRATIA Reverse description: Hibernia seated left, harp right Reverse inscription: HIBERNIA  . 1691 ("N" in Hibernia in retrograde)
Created on: Monday 17th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: LEIC-51BBF9
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post medieval copper alloy Irish halfpenny of James II, Limerick besieged 1690-91. These coins were struck over gunmoney shillings. Part of the original reverse design can be seen inside the Hibernia figure on the reverse. Spink # 6594
Created on: Thursday 30th June 2016
Last updated: Tuesday 12th July 2016
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Record ID: SUR-8C8A51
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Somerset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Irish copper alloy halfpenny of James II, 1691, Limerick mint. The coin has been struck over a larger shilling flan.
Created on: Monday 10th August 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 8th September 2015
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Record ID: IOW-CDE122
Object type: COIN
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An almost complete post-Medieval copper-alloy 'gun-money' halfpenny of James II, ('Limerick money') dated 1691 on coin. Spink: 6594. Obverse: IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA; Laureate crowned bust facing left Reverse: HIBERNIA 1691, Hibernia seated left holding cross Diameter: 26.4mm. Weight: 3.93g. DA=12:12.
Created on: Wednesday 20th May 2015
Last updated: Thursday 21st May 2015
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.