1690 NGC F Det James II Ireland 1/2 Crown October Gun Money Coin (21020205C)

Description

Fine James II Ireland Gun Money 1/2 crown coin d
ated October 1690
issued during his rebellion after the "Glorious Revolution" of William and Mary.
"Gun Money" was an emergency coinage made from cannon, church bells, etc used for payment of the rebellion military.
Obverse: laureate head of James facing left.
Reverse: Crown with crossed scepters and date 1690 XXX (mark of value = 30 pence = 1/2 crown) above and Oct. below.
Certified by NGC to F Details (Environmental Damage (not significantly distracting)), S-6579E.