Ireland. – James II – Gunmoney crown – 1690

Ireland – James II – Gunmoney crown – 1690, with ‘WT’ countermarks Obverse James II in armour riding left on horseback, holding an upright sword. Partly legible surrounding legend, corresponding to: Iac · II · Dei · Gra · Mag · Bri · Fra · Et · Hib · Rex. A deeply impressed WT countermark appears across the centre. Reverse Four crowned shields bearing the arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland, arranged cruciformly around a central crown, partly obscured by a second WT countermark. Anno Domini and the date 1690 are distributed across the angles. Partly legible surrounding legend: Christo victore triumpho. The issuer and purpose of the WT countermarks remain unidentified. References Reference: Spink 6578. Specific die pairing not confirmed. Specifications Metal: Copper alloy Weight: 14.95 g Diameter: 34 mm Mint: Dublin, attribution for this type Date: 1690 Issue: Irish gunmoney coinage Countermarks: WT on both sides

Estimate:£167.46

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