1 Guinea - James II (1st bust)
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
First laureate bust of King James II left, legend around.
Lettering: IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields of arms with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 85·
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
James II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Guinea (Numeric: 1.075) (Fraction: 43/40)
Engravers
Obverse
John Roettier
Reverse
John Roettier
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
8.39 g
Size
26 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Reverse Lettering
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 85·
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1685 |
|---|---|
| Mint | - |
| Mintage | - |
| G | - |
| VG | - |
| F | - |
| VF | - |
| XF | 2,096.65EUR |
| AU | - |
| UNC | - |
Comments
These coins were struck at 44½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 24/89 troy ounce (129.4 grains).
