12 Pence/ Shilling - James II Gun Money Small Coinage
| Émetteur | Ireland |
|---|---|
| Année | 1690 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Valeur | 12 Pence (1/20) |
| Devise | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Poids | 6.72 g |
| Diamètre | 23.84 mm |
| Épaisseur | 2 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Sp#6582, KM#100 |
| Description de l’avers | Bust left |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA. |
| Description du revers | Crown with crossed sceptres behind, value above, legend around. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | 1690 . MAG. BR. FRA. ET HIB. REX XII |
| Tranche | Engrailed |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1690 - Apr - 1690 - June - 1690 - May - 1690 - MAY - 1690 - Sep - |
| ID Numisquare | 1198476120 |
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Historical Context: The 1690 12 Pence/Shilling "Gun Money" exemplifies James II's desperate fiscal measures to reclaim his throne from William III. Deposed in the Glorious Revolution, James landed in Ireland in 1689, initiating a costly war. Lacking precious metals, he authorized emergency brass and copper coinage, promising future redemption. The 1690 "small coinage," including this piece, reflects dire circumstances; flan sizes were reduced from May 1690, preceding the decisive Battle of the Boyne. It embodies a pivotal moment of political and military upheaval, funding a failing cause.
Artistry: The emergency nature of Gun Money precluded elaborate artistic execution; no specific engraver is commonly attributed. The style is broadly late Stuart Baroque, simplified for rapid production. The obverse features a laureate and draped bust of James II, typically facing left,