Edge Plain
Face value 1 shilling
Grade F+
Metal Silver
Millesimal fineness 925 ‰
Rarity R2 - Very rare
Year of issue 1686
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Country: Kingdom of England (United Kingdom)
King: James II Stuart (1685-1688)
Type: Standard circulation coin
Years: 1686 (1685-1688)
Value: 1 Shilling = 12 Pence (1⁄20)
Currency Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition: Silver (0.925)
Weight: 5.9 g.
Diameter: 26 mm
Thickness: 1 mm
Shape: Round
Grade: F12/F15
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: Sp# 3410, KM# 451
Obverse:
Laureate and draped bust 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:
Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around.
Lettering: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 86·
Translation: King of Great Britain France and Ireland.
Engraver: John Roettier.
Edge:
Plain.
Comments:
The standard weight of this coin was 6/31 troy ounce or 92.9 grains.
Reference : Sp# 3410, KM# 451
Source : https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/worl...
Collection : Great Britain, England, Ireland and Scotland (Before 1760)