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Country: Kingdom of England (United Kingdom)
King: James II Stuart (1685-1688)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1686 (1686-1688)
Value: 4 Pence = 1/3 Shilling (1/60 Pound)
Composition: Silver (0.925)
Weight: 1.7 g.
Diameter: 18 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: VF20
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: Sp# 3414, KM# 455
Obverse:
Laureate portrait of King James II left, legend around.
Lettering: IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Translation: James the Second by the Grace of God.
Engraver: John Roettier.
Reverse:
Central denomination with crown above dividing date, legend around.
Lettering:
MAG·BR·FRA·ET·HIB·REX·16 86·
IIII
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland.
Engraver: John Roettier.
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
The standard weight of this coin was 2/31 troy ounce or 31 grains.
KM#455.1 (1686-88) divided date either side of crown.
KM#455.2 (1686 only) complete date above crown.
Reference : Sp# 3414, KM# 455
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Collection : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)