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6 Pence - James II Gun Money Large Coinage
1689 year| Silver | - | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | James II (1685-1691) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1689 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25974 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·
Feb.
1689
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - James II (Gun Money Large Coinage) 1689 from Ireland made of Silver is that it was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of James II, also known as the "Gun Money" coinage, which was minted to help finance the military campaigns of James II during the Williamite War in Ireland.
