| Added by |
Aidan Work
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| In personal collections | 2 |
| General Description | Ireland Jan. 1689 6 Pence. The Irish Gun Money coins are of historic interest, as they are the only coins that was ordered by a monarch after their deposition from the throne of England & the throne of Scotland. These are also the only coins that have the month of striking as well as the year. King James II was regarded as a pretender from his deposition in 1688 until his death in exile in France in 1701. |
| Obv. Description | Portrait of King James II facing left. |
| Rev. Description | Crossed sceptres with the Crown superimposed & flanked by 'J' & 'R'. 'VI' above the Crown. 'Jan' below the Crown. |
| Catalog code | KM#93 |
| Material | Brass |
| Orientation | Medal |
| Mint | Ireland - Dublin (Royal Irish Mint) |
| Edge Type | reeded |
| Edge Inscription | Not applicable. |
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Catalog prices *what it means? |
F $25.00 VF $50.00 XF $85.00 |