6 Pence - James II Gun Money Large Coinage (1689) — Ireland

Overview

A silver 6 Pence coin of Ireland from the James II Gun Money Large Coinage. Minted in 1689 (February variety) as a Proof strike. The obverse bears the Latin inscription 'IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA', while the reverse features 'MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX'. The round coin measures 21mm in diameter.

Specifications

Country

Ireland

Year

1689

Composition

Silver

Diameter

21 mm

Shape

Round

References

Sp# 6583k, KM# 93a

Issuer

Ireland

Design details

Collector insights

• Series context: Part of the Standard circulation coins series — collectors typically assemble full-year date runs, so single years within an established series carry demand beyond raw mintage.
• Precious metal content: Silver — bullion value provides a price floor, and many circulated examples were melted during the 1979–1980 and post-2010 silver spikes, reducing the surviving population.
• Catalogue reference: Listed as Sp# 6583k, KM# 93a. Use this reference code when cross-checking auction archives, dealer inventories, and standard printed catalogues.

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