Code: 11164
James II, 1687 Silver Crown
Obverse: Second laureate and draped bust facing left, with Latin legend and toothed border surrounding: IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA.
Reverse: (Die axis a little off-centre), crowned cruciform shields, seven strings to the Irish harp, garter star at centre, date (1687) either side of top crown, with legend surrounding: MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX.
Edge inscribed in raised letters and dated: +.DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. . ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO.+,.
38 mm in diameter, 30 grams.
S.3407; Bull 743; ESC 78.
Attractively toned, very well struck for this notoriously weak-issue, showing very good hair detail, none of the usual adjustment/file marks as often the case with this issue.
Has been graded and slabbed by PCGS as Mint State (MS) 62.
PCGS Certification number: 616804.62/45618983.
