1 Crown - James II Gun Money Coinage, sword after `REX`

€55,267.00
IssuerIreland
Year1690
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Crown (1/4)
CurrencySecond Irish Pound (1460-1826)
CompositionBrass
Weight14.10 g
Dimensions33 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#6578, KM#103
Obverse descriptionThe armoured King on horseback left, upright sword with flowing scarf to the rear. Lettering around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIAC • II DEI • GRA • MAG • BRI • FRA • ET • HIB • REX
(Translation: James 2nd, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionA crown at the centre of crowned cruciform (four) shields; legend across angles in two lines. Lettering around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCHRIS TO · VICT ORE · TRI VMPHO · ANO DOM 1690
(Translation: I exalt in the Victory of Christ In the year of our Lord 1690)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1690  - `RIX` -
1690  - `VICT ORE` -
1690  - `VICTO RE` -
Catalog ID2300620980
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