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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
2 Guineas - James II
| Gold (.917) | 16.77 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James II (1685-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1687-1688 |
| Value | 2 Guineas |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 16.77 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#179182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned cruciform shields with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 87
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland
Edge
Reeded
Comment
These coins were struck at 22¼ to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 48/89 troy ounce (258.9 grains).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Guineas coin from James II's reign is that it was the last gold coin to be issued by the English crown before the transition to the standardized gold sovereign in 1817.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1688 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Guineas - James II 1687-1688 coin.
