1 Guinea - James II 2nd bust (1686–1688)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1686–1688 |
| 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 |
| Obv. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Rev. artist | John (Jan) Roettiers |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3403 |
Second laureate bust of King James II left, legend around. Note: elephant & castle below
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·1687·
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The 1686 1 Guinea - James II 2nd bust is a circulating 1 guinea coin issued from 1686 to 1688, 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 1686 1 Guinea - James II 2nd bust worth?
No verified sale of the 1686 1 Guinea - James II 2nd bust has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £768 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1686 1 Guinea - James II 2nd 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.
