1689 James II, Gunmoney shilling, large size, July + full stop

James II & his Gunmoney: July 1689 (timeline)

The introduction of the new ‘gunmoney’ sixpence in June was a qualified success for deposed King James II and he quickly moved to cash in even more when he ordered the issue of shillings and halfcrowns for July. The coin presses in Capel Street were in production 24 hours a day, with mint workers employed…