The 1685 Guinea - James IIGold Guinea of James II (written on coin as IACOBVS II). First bust. Tower Mint, London. SCBC 3400. Some 1685 guineas have the Elephant and Castle logo below the head.
The Reverse is four crowned shields cruciform with sceptres in angles. Date at top divided by crown.
Edge is milled.
The Obverse shows a portrait of James II.Images used by permission of Museums Victoria.
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1685. See Coins and Events of 1685
Monarch/Ruler: James II (1685-1688)
Category: Guineas. See more Guinea coins
and see which Guinea coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | George II, Half Guinea, 1759, 22ct Gold, Fine Condition & Problem Free, Rare £ 950.00 |
 | James II, Gold Half Guinea, 1687, Nice Problem Free Example, 22 Ct Gold, Rare £ 1,100.00 |
 | George III, Quarter Guinea, 1762, 22ct Gold, Scarce And Problem Free, Nice Grade £ 590.00 |
 | George III, Half Guinea, 1789, 22ct Gold, Few Scratches But Scarce £ 590.00 |
 | WILLIAM III (1694-1702). GOLD HALF-GUINEA. DATED 1695. £ 685.00 |
 | 1701 Gold Guinea, William III £ 1,350.00 |
 | 1804 George III 22ct Gold Half Guinea Coin - seventh laureate head. 10205 £ 899.00 |
 | 1785 GOLD GUINEA (XF) £ 1,842.70 |
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