1 Guinea - James II 1st bust (1685–1686)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1685–1686 |
| Denomination | 1 Guinea |
| Face value | £1.05 |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 8.390g · 0.2474 t oz |
| Diameter | 26.0mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Obv. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Rev. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3400 |
First laureate bust of King James II left, legend around.
IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Crowned cruciform shields of arms with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·1685·
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The 1685 1 Guinea - James II 1st bust is a circulating 1 guinea coin issued from 1685 to 1686, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 8.39g and measures 26mm across. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields of arms with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1685 1 Guinea - James II 1st bust worth?
No verified sale of the 1685 1 Guinea - James II 1st bust has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £765 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1685 1 Guinea - James II 1st bust?
Check the weight 8.39g and diameter 26mm and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
