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6 Pence - James II
Issuer | England |
Year | 1686-1688 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 3.0 g |
Dimensions | 21 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | John Roettier |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Sp#3412, Sp#3413, KM#456 |
Obverse description | Laureate and draped bust of King James II left, legend around. |
Obverse script | Latin |
Obverse lettering | IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA (Translation: James the Second by the Grace of God) |
Reverse description | Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around. Note: two shield varieties exist (see below) |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | MAG·
BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 86· (Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland.) |
Edge | |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1686 - KM#456.1 - 1687 - KM#456.1; overdate variety exists - 1687 - KM#456.2; overdate variety exists - 1688 - KM#456.2 -
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Catalog ID | 3943874480 |
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