- Almost Uncirculated Jan 1689 James II Ireland shilling Gunmoney coin.
- 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 Rev Spot Removed (not at all distracting).
- Catalog: S-6581M.
- Smooth surfaces nearly completely free of surface porosity (rarely encountered).
- 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 XII (12 pence = shilling) and below the month of issue Jan, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1689.
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