1/2 Crown - James II 1st bust

€16,836.00
IssuerEngland
Year1685-1687
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight15.05 g
Dimensions34 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#3408, KM#452
Obverse descriptionFirst laureate 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 86·
(Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
EdgeRegnal year in Latin
Mint
Mintage1685  - PRIMO -
1686  - SECVNDO (error varieties exist) -
1687  - TERTIO (error varieties exist) -
Catalog ID4019283380
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