1 Shilling - James II
Issuer England
Type Standard circulation coins
Obverse
Laureate and draped bust of King James II left, legend around.
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 85·
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
James II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Shilling (Numeric: 0.05) (Fraction: 1/20)
Engravers
Obverse
John Roettier
Reverse
John Roettier
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
6 g
Size
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Reverse Lettering
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 85·
Comments
The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains.
