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6 Pence - James II Gun Money Large Coinage
1689 year| Gold | 4.05 g | - |
| 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 | Gold |
| Weight | 4.05 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#344270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crown with 2 scepters behind it
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·1689
VI
I R
Jan.
Unabridged legend: Magnae Brittaniae, Franciae et Hiberniae rex
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Comment
Struck over Half-GuineaInteresting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence - James II (Gun Money Large Coinage) 1689 from Ireland is that it was made of gold, which was a unusual choice for a circulating coin at that time, as most coins were made of silver or copper. This coin was also part of a special issue of "gun money" coins that were produced to help finance the military campaigns of James II, which is why it's sometimes referred to as "Gun Money Large Coinage."
