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1690 NGC XF 45 James II Ireland Shilling March Gun Money Rebellion Coin (24062304C)

Regular price $449.00

  • Extremely Fine James II Ireland Gun Money 1 shilling coin.
  • Dated March 1690, issued during the rebellion after the "Glorious Revolution" of William and Mary.
  • "Gun Money" was an emergency coinage made from cannon, church bells, etc used for rebellion military payment.
  • Obverse: laureate head of James facing left.
  • Reverse: Crown with crossed scepters and date 1690 XII (mark of value = 12 pence = 1 shilling) above and Mar: below.
  • Certified by NGC to XF 45 (vintage NGC holder).
  • Catalog: S-6581P.
  • Excellent portrait.