Jonathan K. Kern Inventory

1689 brass sixpence ("Gun Money")

Vitae

Date: 1689

Dimensions: 21mm

Certified by: NGC

Grade: MS62

Obverse

Obverse of gun

Reverse

Reverse of gun

Additional Notes

Melted cannons were recycled for emergency coinage; hence the nickname "Gun Money". One of the few coins dated also by month, so this is "July 1689". James II of Great Britain was embroiled in a civil war and Ireland was his last stronghold. MS 62 is an amazing condition for an issue where most are corroded no grades.

Cost: $1977