1 Shilling - James II

€12,953.00
IssuerEngland
Year1685-1688
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight6.0 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3410, KM#451
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King James II left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
(Translation: James the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 85·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1685  - KM#451.1 -
1685  - KM#451.2 (plume at center of arms) -
1686  - KM#451.1 -
1687  - KM#451.1 overdate variety exists -
1688  - KM#451.1 overdate variety exists -
Catalog ID1250086540
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