4 Pence - James II incl. Maundy

€2.00
IssuerEngland
Year1686-1688
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.0 g
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3414, KM#455
Obverse descriptionLaureate portrait of King James II left, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
(Translation: James the Second by the Grace of God)
Reverse descriptionCentral denomination with crown above dividing date, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·16 86· IIII
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgePlain
Mint
Mintage1686  - KM#455.1 -
1686  - KM#455.2 (date above crown) -
1687  - KM#455.1 overdate variety exists -
1688  - KM#455.1 overdate variety exists -
Catalog ID1478568000
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