© Nigel
© Nigel
1 Crown - James II 2nd bust
| Silver (.925) | 30.1 g | 38.6 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James II (1685-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1687-1688 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 30.1 g |
| Diameter | 38.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 87·
Unabridged legend: Magnae Britanniae Franciae et Hiberniae Rex
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: DECVS ET TUTAMEN ANNO REGNI TERTIO
Translation: An ornament and a safeguard. Third year of reign.
Comment
House of Stuart Restored (1660-1714), James II (1685-88).The standard weight of this coin was 30/31 troy ounce or 464.5 grains.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1687-1688 James II 1 Crown coin is that it features a unique design element known as a "mint mistake." On some coins, the king's crown is depicted as being slightly tilted, which is believed to have been caused by a misalignment of the dies during the minting process. This error has become a distinguishing characteristic of the coin and is highly prized by collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1687 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1688 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Crown - James II (2nd bust) 1687-1688 coin.
