Description

King James II Reign, 1685-88.

1687 Halfcrown, TERTIO edge.

First Bust.

Obverse: First laureate and draped bust of King James II left.

Legend: IACOBVS·II· DEI·GRATIA. (James the Second by the Grace of God).

Reverse: Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above. 

Reverse Legend: MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 87· (King of Great Britain France and Ireland).

Edge: Regnal year, TERTIO.

Catalogue: Spink# 3408.

Silver: 0.918, 15.5g, (actual worn weight 14.75g), 34mm.

Grade: Fine, obverse two digs, some porosity to the surface.