Ireland 1 Crown - James II, 1690

Gun Money Coinage; sword after "REX"

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Second Irish Pound (1460 – 1826)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Crown
Year 1690
Ruler James II (1685–1688)
Composition Brass
Shape Round
Diameter (mm) 33
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Crown from Ireland. Issued in 1690. Struck in Brass. Measures 33 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
The armoured King on horseback left, upright sword with flowing scarf to the rear. Lettering around (James 2nd, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland)
Reverse
A crown at the centre of crowned cruciform (four) shields; legend across angles in two lines. Lettering around (I exalt in the Victory of Christ
In the year of our Lord 1690)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1690  — "RIX" 19%
1690  — "VICT ORE" 74%
1690  — "VICTO RE" 15%

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