Description
James II (1685-88), Two Guineas, 1687, laureate head left, latin legend and toothed border surrounding, IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, emblematic sceptres in angles, eight harp strings, legend reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX, 16.60g (S.3399; Schneider 454; MCE 121; EGC.318: Rare).
Lustrous rich toning, superb definition in the Kings hair showing up all the ridges and striations, fields clear and free from the usual pitting or surface wear. Rev, reflective fields with prooflike elements, again boasting clear fields with a cameo affect around the periphery. Good extremely fine, practically as struck, rare.
