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30 Pence - James II Gun Money Small Coinage
1690 year| Brass | 10.6 g | 28.69 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | James II (1685-1691) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1690 |
| Value | 30 Pence (⅛) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 28.69 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#16087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 75% |
Reverse
Crown in centre with crossed sceptres, value above, month Below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1690 . MAG. BR. FRA. ET . HIB. REX.
XXX
JR
May.
Edge
Milled.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Pence - James II (Gun Money Small Coinage) 1690 from Ireland is that it was made of brass, a metal that was used as a substitute for copper during the production of coins at the time, due to a shortage of copper. This coin was also part of a series of coins known as "Gun Money" which were produced to help finance the military campaigns of James II.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1690 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 30 Pence - James II (Gun Money Small Coinage) 1690 coin.
