Lot 301
James II (1685-1688), Crown, 1687.

Ancient, Medieval & Milled British, World & Islamic Coins | 113
Auction: 18 October 2023 at 10:00 BST
Estimate: £50 - £100
Description
James II (1685-1688), Crown, 1687, second laureate and draped bust left, toothed borders both sides, legend surrounds IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date flanking top crown, seven strings to Irish harp, reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX, edge inscribed +DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI TERTIO (S.3407; ESC.78; Bull 743). Old cabinet tone with some residual mint bloom, even detail in parts of hair with honest wear in line with the grade, set out on a round flan. Good fine on a round flan.

