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5 Guineas - James II 1st bust
| Gold (.917) | 41.94 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James II (1685-1688) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1686-1688 |
| Value | 5 Guineas |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 41.94 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12949 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 88·
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Engraver: John Roettier
Edge
Regnal year in Latin
Lettering: QVARTO
Translation: Fourth
Comment
Spink identifies three varieties for this first bust type whilst Krause lists only two:Sp#3396, KM#460.1 (1686 only) Reverse sceptres misplaced in angles, smaller crowns ;
Sp#3397, KM#460.1 (1687-88) Similar bust, sceptres normal, larger crowns;
Sp#3398, KM#460.2 (1687-88) Elephant and castle below bust, similar reverse.
The five guineas was struck at 8 9/10 to the pound troy, giving a standard weight of 1 31/89 troy ounce (647.2 grains).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Guineas - James II (1st bust) coin is that it was minted during a time of great turmoil in England. James II was the last Catholic monarch to rule England, and his reign was marked by conflicts with Parliament and the Glorious Revolution of 1688, which resulted in his overthrow and the ascension of William III and Mary II to the throne. Despite this tumultuous period, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1686 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1687 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1688 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Guineas - James II (1st bust) 1686-1688 coin.
