½ Guinea - James II (1686–1688)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1686–1688 |
| Denomination | ½ Guinea |
| Face value | 52.5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.917) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 4.190g · 0.1235 t oz |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 3404 |
Laureate bust of King James II left, legend around.
IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA
Crowned cruciform shields with sceptres bearing national emblems in angles, divided date above, legend around.
MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB· REX·16 88·
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1686 Half Guinea - James II
The 1686 Half Guinea - James II is a circulating ½ guinea coin issued from 1686 to 1688, struck in 91.7% gold. It weighs 4.19g. Reverse design: Crowned cruciform shields 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 Half Guinea - James II worth?
No verified sale of the 1686 Half Guinea - James II has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £382 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1686 Half Guinea - James II?
Check the weight 4.19g and the metal (91.7% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
