Ireland 12 Pence/ Shilling - James II, 1690

Gun Money Small Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Ireland Ireland
Currency Second Irish Pound (1460 – 1826)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 12 Pence
Year 1690
Ruler James II (1685–1688)
Composition Brass
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 6.72
Diameter (mm) 23.84
Thickness (mm) 2
Demonetized Yes

Description

12 Pence from Ireland. Issued in 1690. Struck in Brass. Measures 23.84 mm and weighs 6.72 g.

Obverse
Bust left
Reverse
Crown with crossed sceptres behind, value above, legend around.
Edge
Engrailed

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1690  — Apr 23%
1690  — June 29%
1690  — May 55%
1690  — MAY 3%
1690  — Sep 10%

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