Lot 336
Great Britain. Guinea, 1688. S-3402; Fr-295; KM-459.1. James II, 1685-1688. Second Bust. Laureate head left. Reverse: Crowned cruciform arms, with alternating scepters at angles. A small tin streak shows on the reverse, entirely typical of gold of this era (many pieces have very heavy streaks and haymarking). Two coins may have the same numerical grade yet be entirely different, one drab and the other with outstanding eye appeal. All coins selected by the owner of this collection were picked for their exceptional appearance, not just their technical state of preservation. In this specimen we have a classic -- an unusually lovely example that is also quite rare as such. NGC graded MS-63.
The final year of issue for this short-lived monarchial coinage.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 5,500.
Ex Dr Jacob Y. Terner Collection.
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