Description: 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.
Price: 1595 USD
Location: San Pedro, California
End Time: 2024-12-03T15:07:09.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.95 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: Crown
Composition: Brass
Year: 1690
Grade: AU 58
Country/Region of Manufacture: Ireland
Variety: Legend Variant
Certification: NGC
