1 Farthing - James II 1st type

€53,614.00
IssuerEngland
Year1684-1687
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Farthing (1⁄960)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBimetallic: copper centre in tin ring (copper plug)
Weight5.7 g
Dimensions23.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to31 December 1869
Reference(s) Sp#3420, KM#447
Obverse descriptionLaureate and cuirassed bust of King James II facing right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACOBVS SECVNDVS
(Translation: James the Second)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia facing left, holding spear in left hand, olive branch in right, shield with Union flag resting at left, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITAN NIA ·
EdgeIncuse date
Mint
Mintage1684  - -
1685  - -
1686  - -
1687  - -
Catalog ID6682929640
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