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1690 PCGS MS 62 James II Ireland 1/2 Crown May Gun Money Mint State Coin (25111405C)

Regular price $2,495.00

  • Mint State Uncirculated Ireland Gun Money 1/2 crown coin.
  • Struck for James II during his rebellion after the "Glorious Revolution" of William and Mary.
  • Dated May 1690.
  • "Gun Money" was an emergency coinage made from cannon, church bells, etc used for payment of the rebellion military.
  • Obverse: laureate head of James facing left.
  • Reverse: Crown with crossed scepters, 1690 XXX (mark of value = 30 pence = 1/2 crown) above and May. below.
  • Certified by PCGS to MS 62, S-6580B.
  • Some original color, very appealing in hand.
  • Conditionally Extremely RARE!