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1689 NGC UNC James II Ireland Shilling Nov Gun Money Rebellion Coin POP 1/0 (24032701C)

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  • Uncirculated Nov 1689 James II Ireland shilling Gunmoney coin.
  • Issued during his rebellion after the "Glorious Revolution" of William and Mary.  Cannon and scrap metal used for the metal in these coins, ergo the name "gun-money". 
  • The month of minting, Nov, is on the reverse.
  • Certified by NGC to UNC Details Environmental Damage (not significantly distracting).
  • Population Census: This coin, none higher (no numerically graded MS).
  • Conditionally rare.
  • Catalog: S-6581H.
  • Glossy chocolate surfaces, very nice in hand. 
  • Obverse: laureate head of James facing left, IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA.
  • Reverse: Crown with crossed scepters flanked by J R, above XII (12 pence = shilling) and below the month of issue Nov:, MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1689.