Ireland 1 Crown - James II, 1690
Gun Money Coinage, Silver Proof
Information
Country
Ireland
Ireland
Currency
Second Irish Pound
(1460 – 1826)
Coin type
Non-circulating coin
Denomination
1 Crown
Year
1690
Ruler
James II
(1685–1688)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
20.42
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Crown from Ireland. Issued in 1690. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 20.42 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)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1690 | — | Proof |
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