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August 2019: Historica & Metal Detecting Auction(#162) 27/08/2019 10:00 AM BST CLOSED!

Lot 184 of 381: A copper-alloy Irish 'gun money' halfcrown of James II (1685-1688/91) dated September 1689. Obverse: IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA, laureate and draped bust left. Reverse: MAG BRI F[R] ET HIB REX, date '1689' and mark of value 'XXX' above crown with sceptres set behind in saltire. Below, inscription 'Sep' (referring to the date of issue). Spink 6579. Even green patina. About Fair. Weight: 13.5g. Discussion: the 'gun money' coinage was an emergency issue of James II during his rebellion in Ireland. Nam

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Lot closed - Winning bid:£18 (3 bids)
Estimate: £20 - £30

August 2019: Historica & Metal Detecting Auction(#162)  27/08/2019 10:00 AM BST  CLOSED!