The 1685 Shilling - James IIKing James II Shilling minted by the Royal Mint at the Tower Mint in London. Silver, diameter 25mm and weighs 5.98g. A shilling was 12 old pence, equivalent to the 5p coin in modern coinage.
Design is SCBC 3410 and was used 1685-1688, with a few variants. Some 1685 coins had no stops on the reverse.
The Obverse shows a laureate and draped bust of James II facing left. Legend around is "IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRATIA".
Edge has diagonal milling (///).
The Reverse is four crowned shields, bearing the arms of England Scotland France and Ireland, arranged in a cross. Star of the Garter at the centre. Legend around is "MAG . BR . FRA . ET . HIB REX". Date (1685) divided across top crown.Image credit: 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: Shillings. See more Shilling coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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