The 1688 Guineas - James IIGold Guinea of James II (written on coin as IACOBVS II). Second bust. Tower Mint, London. Diameter 25mm, weighing 8.36g. SCBC: 3402. Some 1688 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. Legend "· MAG · BR · FRA · ET · HIB · REX · 16 88".
Edge is milled.
The Obverse shows a portrait of James II. Legend is "IACOBVS · II · DEI · GRATIA".Coin shown graded as EF with lustre.
Image credit: CNG Coins
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1688. See Coins and Events of 1688
Monarch/Ruler: James II (1685-1688)
Category: Guineas. See more Guinea coins
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
List items on:
 | James II, Gold Half Guinea, 1687, Nice Problem Free Example, 22 Ct Gold, Rare £ 1,100.00 |
 | 1791 Great Britain Half Guinea Coin Early Milled Era VG-8 Collectable £ 618.70 |
 | JAMES II. 1686 GUINEA. VERY NICE £ 4,750.00 |
 | Gold half Guinea, 1687 James II rare £ 2,760.70 |
 | James II 1688 Half-Guinea, MS62, ex Augustana £ 10,710.00 |
 | James II Guinea 1688 £ 6,086.70 |
 | James II 1687 Five-Guineas, 2nd bust, MS62, 2nd finest, edge TERTIO £ 122,544.00 |
 | James II 1687 Five-Guineas, 2nd bust, MS61, edge TERTIO £ 95,914.00 |
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