1 Guinea - James II (2nd bust)
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Second 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 aorund.
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 86·
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 86·
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1687 | 1688 |
|---|---|---|
| Mint | - | - |
| Mintage | - | - |
| G | - | - |
| VG | - | - |
| F | - | - |
| VF | - | - |
| XF | - | - |
| AU | 4,281.65EUR | 2,748.04EUR |
| UNC | - | 25,030.00EUR |
Comments
These coins were struck at 44½ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 24/89 troy ounce (129.4 grains).
