1 Crown - James II (2nd bust)
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Second laureate and draped bust of King James II left, legend around. Note: narrower than first bust
Lettering: IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 87·
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
James II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Crown (Numeric: 0.25) (Fraction: 1/4)
Engravers
Obverse
John Roettier
Reverse
John Roettier
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
30.1 g
Size
38.6 mm
Thickness
2.4 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Reverse Lettering
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 87·
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1687 | 1688 |
|---|---|---|
| Mint | - | - |
| Mintage | - | - |
| G | - | - |
| VG | - | - |
| F | - | - |
| VF | 347.18EUR | 410.70EUR |
| XF | - | 1,931.12EUR |
| AU | - | 2,169.16EUR |
| UNC | 4,408.95EUR | - |
Comments
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), James II (1685-88).
The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.
