6 Pence - James II

€1.00
IssuerEngland
Year1686-1688
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight3.0 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3412, Sp#3413, KM#456
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.  Note: two shield varieties exist (see below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 86·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland.)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1686  - KM#456.1 -
1687  - KM#456.1; overdate variety exists -
1687  - KM#456.2; overdate variety exists -
1688  - KM#456.2 -
Catalog ID3943874480
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