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1689 NGC XF 45 James II Ireland Shilling July Gun Money Rebellion Coin POP 1/4 (26090102C)

1689 NGC XF 45 James II Ireland Shilling July Gun Money Rebellion Coin POP 1/4 (26090102C)

$450.00

  • Extremely Fine July 1689 James II Ireland shilling Gunmoney coin.
  • Issued during his rebellion after the "Glorious Revolution" of William and Mary.  
  • Cannon and scrap metal were used for the metal in these coins, ergo the name "gun-money". 
  • The month of minting, July, is on the reverse.
  • Certified by NGC to XF 45, Population Census: This coin, only 4 higher..
  • Conditionally scarce month.
  • Catalog: S-6581A.
  • Nice surfaces, very appealing 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 July., MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1689.

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