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Extremely Fine James II Ireland Gun Money 1/2 crown coin dated May 1690 issued during his rebellion after the "Glorious Revolution" of William and Mary.
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"Gun Money" was an emergency coinage made from cannon, church bells, etc used for payment of the rebellion military.
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Obverse: laureate head of James facing left.
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Reverse: Crown with crossed scepters and date 1690 XXX (mark of value = 30 pence = 1/2 crown) above and May. below.
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Certified by PCGS to XF Details (Exc. Corrosion), S-6580B.
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Appealing high grade example.