1689 NGC AU 50 James II Ireland Shilling October Gun Money Rebellion Coin (19102501C) Palestine First year of issue

First year of issue

born Thrace

some original luster is noted within the legends

Certified by NGC to VF Strike 4/5 Surface 5/5

1689 NGC AU 50 James II Ireland Shilling October Gun Money Rebellion Coin (19102501C) Palestine First year of issueAlmost Uncirculated October 1689 James II Ireland large size shilling Gunmoney coin issued during his rebellion after the "Glorious Revolution" of William and Mary. Cannon and scrap metal used for the metal in these coins, ergo the name "gun money". The month of minting is stated on this coinage. Certified by NGC to AU 50, S 6581E. Glossy surfaces nearly completely free of surface porosity (rarely encountered). Obverse: laureate head of James facing