1685 Guinea – James II


The 1685 Guinea - James II

Gold 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 Guineas coins and see which Guineas coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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Third Gold Guinea. 1804. George III. Good/Fair condition... Excellent Example..
Third Gold Guinea. 1804. George III. Good/Fair condition... Excellent Example..
£ 475.00
King George the lll Half Gold Guinea 1786
King George the lll Half Gold Guinea 1786
£ 995.00
1794 GOLD GUINEA, 8.5 GRAMMES, HAS BEEN ON A WATCH CHAIN, IN V NICE CONDITION.
1794 GOLD GUINEA, 8.5 GRAMMES, HAS BEEN ON A WATCH CHAIN, IN V NICE CONDITION.
£ 924.70
1687 JAMES II gold guinea weighs 8.7g
1687 JAMES II gold guinea weighs 8.7g
£ 1,950.00
1762 Quarter Guinea – George III Gold Coin – Very High Grade – Rare Early Issue
1762 Quarter Guinea – George III Gold Coin – Very High Grade – Rare Early Issue
£ 838.00
1701 William III Gold Coin - Half Guinea - Ultra Rare - Excellent Condition
1701 William III Gold Coin - Half Guinea - Ultra Rare - Excellent Condition
£ 685.00
King George II 1755 Half Guinea Coin 22ct gold love token.
King George II 1755 Half Guinea Coin 22ct gold love token.
£ 1,025.68
1718 GOLD - Quarter 1/4 Guinea, George I , Nice collectable Coin
1718 GOLD - Quarter 1/4 Guinea, George I , Nice collectable Coin
£ 924.70

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