5 Guineas - 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 with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 88·
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
James II (Wikidata)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
coin
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
5 Guineas (Numeric: 5.375) (Fraction: 43/8)
Engravers
Obverse
John Roettier
Reverse
John Roettier
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold (.917)
Weight
41.94 g
Size
37 mm
Shape
Round
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Reverse Lettering
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 88·
Market Prices by Year
| Date | 1686 | 1687 | 1688 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mint | - | - | - |
| Mintage | - | - | - |
| G | - | - | - |
| VG | - | - | - |
| F | - | - | - |
| VF | - | 19,024.90EUR | - |
| XF | - | - | - |
| AU | 47,093.20EUR | - | 31,953.00EUR |
| UNC | - | - | 150,586.00EUR |
Comments
Spink identifies three varieties for this first bust type whilst Krause lists only two:
Sp#3396, KM#460.1 (1686 only) Reverse sceptres misplaced in angles, smaller crowns ;
Sp#3397, KM#460.1 (1687-88) Similar bust, sceptres normal, larger crowns;
Sp#3398, KM#460.2 (1687-88) Elephant and castle below bust, similar reverse.
The five guineas was struck at 8 9/10 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 1 31/89 troy ounce (647.2 grains).
