1687 Silver Crown James II S#3407 good EF
We Last Sold This Item For: | $3,400.00 |
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Last Sold On: | 24/10/2023 |
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1687 Silver Crown James II S#3407 good EF
Obverse: Laureate bust of James II to left, legend around
Reverse: Crowns above cruciform shields, legend around
Diameter: 39.00mm | Weight: 30.35g | Purity: 92.50%
This is a superb example of the silver coinage of James II.
James II was the last Roman Catholic King of England, his reigned lasted only for three years (1685 through to 1688). After a period of religious controversy, he was deposed by the "Glorious Revolution", and was replaced on the throne by his Protestant daughter and her husband.
The final days of the reign of James II ended a century of political and civil strife in England, and is believed to have confirmed the primacy of the English Parliament over the Crown.
This particular crown remains in excellent condition - the detail in the portrait remains sharp and clear, the patina is pleasing and much lustre remains evident.
A small planchet flaw is evident in the upper left quadrant of the reverse - this is not unusual for English silver coins from this period, and is the result of an imperfection in the alloy strip from which the blank was struck.
It remains an attractive representative of the last monarch from the House of Stuart.
SKU: 213059
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