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1/2 Crown - James II 1st bust
Issuer | England |
Year | 1685-1687 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Crown (1/8) |
Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
Composition | Silver (.925) |
Weight | 15.05 g |
Dimensions | 34 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round
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Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Engraver(s) | John Roettier |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Sp#3408, KM#452 |
Obverse description | First 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. |
Reverse script | Latin |
Reverse lettering | MAG·
BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 86· (Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland) |
Edge | Regnal year in Latin |
Mint | |
Mintage | 1685 - PRIMO - 1686 - SECVNDO (error varieties exist) - 1687 - TERTIO (error varieties exist) -
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Catalog ID | 4019283380 |
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