- Almost Uncirculated James II Ireland Gun Money crown coin issued during his rebellion after the "Glorious Revolution" of William and Mary.
- "Gun Money" was an emergency coinage made from cannon, church bells, etc used for payment of the rebellion military.
- Crown type struck at Dublin over large module Gunmoney 1/2 crown, portions of undertype are visible.
- Rare reverse legend variety with legend split VICTO RE (visible at approx 4:00).
- Obverse: Armoured King on horseback advancing left, holding sword upright with flowing scarf to the rear, IAC • II DEI • GRA • MAG • BRI • FRA • ET • HIB • REX (James II by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland).
- Reverse: Crown at the center of 4 crowned cruciform shields, CHRIS TO · VICTO RE · TRI VMPHO ·ANO DOM 1690 (I exalt in the Victory of Christ In the year of our Lord 1690).
- Certified by NGC to AU 58, Population Census: This coin, NONE higher (PCGS 0/0).
- Finest Known!
- Catalog: S-6578A.
- Attractive high grade example with great surfaces.
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