Dublin issue gun money
Date Added: 25 November 2021
Year: 1690
Institution Name: dnhhl
Cat No: ◀ | 2021_073_06 | ▶
Picture No: 14829
Dublin issue gun money, made from melted down cannon and church bells, a 'King's shilling', used for payment of soldiers on enlistment. James II 1690, made from melted down church bells and cannon. Intended to be replaced by a silver coin after the Williamite war in Ireland. Found by a metal detectorist at Skelbo steading, Dornoch.
Purchased by Historylinks for £20 on 7/7/2023
Dimensions: Diameter 25 mm
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