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1689 NGC AU James II Ireland 6 Pence Jan Gun Money Rebellion Coin (24032603C)

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  • Almost Uncirculated Jan 1689 James II Ireland 6 pence Gunmoney coin.
  • Scarce denomination for this series.
  • Issued during his rebellion after the "Glorious Revolution" of William and Mary.  Cannon and scrap metal used for the metal in these coins, ergo the name "gun-money". 
  • The month of minting, Jan, is on the reverse.
  • Certified by NGC to AU Details Environmental Damage (not significantly distracting).
  • Catalog: S-6583J.
  • Mostly smooth surfaces.
  • Very Nice in hand. 
  • Obverse: laureate head of James facing left, IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA.
  • Reverse: Crown with crossed scepters flanked by J R, above VI (6 pence) and below the month of issue Jan, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1689.