13 Dec 2012
10:00 EST
New York
Property of a Gentleman: An Important Collection of English Coins
Back to auction 20086
Property of a Gentleman: An Important Collection of English Coins
Back to auction 20086
James II, 1685-1688, Gold 2 Guineas, 1687
KM-464, S-3399, 16.73 grams, 31mm. Laureate bust left, IACOBVS.II.DEI.GRATIA, reverse: crowned cruciform shields, Scottish crown frosted, Irish crown semi-frosted (as struck), eight strings to Irish harp, scepters in angles, date 1687 at top, milled edge. Soft green-gold color is slightly deeper on the reverse. Well-defined throughout with excellent centering. A small mark in mentioned in the left obverse field under the S of IACOBVS, a tiny gouge is between GR of GRATIA. An interesting, highly collectible piece. Good Very Fine
Sold for
US$ 4,680
inc. premium
Category: Coins / Coins and Banknotes
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