Irish "Gunmoney" Shilling 1689

Description

IRELAND - KING JAMES II, 1685-1688.

CIVIL WAR COINAGE, 1989-91.

King James II.

Emergency Coinage struck from gun metal "Gunmoney", 1689-90.

1689, SEP, Shilling, Large type 25mm, 6.31g.

'Limerict' bust.

Obv: IACOBVS.II DEI.GRATA

Rev: MAG.BR.FRA.ET.HIB.REX.1689.

There is a die error protruding from the King's nose.

VF.

S6581D.