1/2 Penny - James II

€50,870.00
IssuerEngland
Year1685-1687
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Penny (1⁄480)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionBimetallic: copper centre in tin ring (copper plug)
Weight11.3 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness3 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)John Roettier
In circulation to1971
Reference(s) Sp#3419, KM#448
Obverse descriptionLaureate and draped bust of King James II right, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACOBVS · SECVNDVS ·
(Translation: James the Second)
Reverse descriptionSeated figure of Britannia left, trident in left hand, olive branch in right, shield bearing the Union flag resting on left, legend around.  NOTE: Varieties exist.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringBRITAN NIA
Edge
Mint
Mintage1685  - -
1686  - -
1687  - -
Catalog ID6031966830
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