James II 1687 Five Guinea Gold Coin
A very nice example of a James II gold 5 guinea the coin exhibits a strong portrait and excellent reverse, there is a small surface alteration on the Reverse at 6 0’clock just above the crown, this does not detract from this great looking coin, without the imperfection this coin would be many thousands more, About Extremely Fine
The Obverse features James II first laureate bust and is inscribed IACOBUS.II. DEI. GRATIA The reverse features crowned cruciform shields of the arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland with septres at angles and is inscribed 1687. MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX. Engraved by John Roettier
Spink 3397A book price EF £70,000
