{"product_id":"1689-james-ii-gun-money-medal-irish-jacobite-historical-token-reproduction","title":"1689 James II Gun Money Medal – Irish Jacobite Historical Token – Replica","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a finely made reproduction commemorative medal of the famous 1689 Irish “Gun Money,” originally issued under King James II during the Williamite War in Ireland (1689–1691).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe historic “Gun Money” coins\/medals were struck in base metals such as copper and brass, often using melted-down cannons, church bells, and household metal objects. They were intended as emergency currency to pay soldiers, with the promise of later redemption in silver. Each piece carried both the year and the month of issue so that soldiers could claim back pay with interest once James II regained power. Since James lost the war, that redemption never happened, and the tokens circulated only briefly at reduced value before being withdrawn in the early 18th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e⚔️\u003cstrong\u003eDetails of This reproduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 mm (≈ 1.30 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.1 g (≈ 0.57 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portrait of King James II on horseback with Latin legend \u003cem\u003eIAC • II • DEI • GRA • MAG • BRIT • FRA • ET • HIB • REX\u003c\/em\u003e (“James II by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReverse:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cross of crowned shields with date and motto \u003cem\u003eCHRISTO VICTORE TRIVMPHO\u003c\/em\u003e (“Triumph through Christ the Victor”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Antiqued copper style\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e🎖️\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Value\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepresents a turbulent moment in Irish and British history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect for collectors of Jacobite memorabilia, Irish exonumia, or 17th-century tokens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat as a teaching aid, display piece, or historical conversation item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Valormedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48532325695682,"sku":null,"price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/3155\/3218\/files\/2H5A6994.jpg?v=1785747943","url":"https:\/\/valormedals.com\/products\/1689-james-ii-gun-money-medal-irish-jacobite-historical-token-reproduction","provider":"Valormedals.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}