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Obverse of 1688 James II Guinea
Obverse of 1688 James II Guinea

Reverse of 1688 James II Guinea
Reverse of 1688 James II Guinea

James II Guineas
Please see our Guinea Story page for a potted history of the guinea.

Obverse
Second laureate bust facing left.
IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA

Reverse
Cruciform crowned shields, with sceptres in between angles, and date at top.
1688 MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX

Stock and Prices
We list here recent coins from our stock. When we sell a coin, rather than remove it from this page, we simply mark it as "sold" in the "stock" column. This serves numerous purposes, it provides a historical record of our recently sold stock, and it can provide a reference source for those who wish to know the approximate value of their coins.
DateGradeStockPrice £Price $
1688Fair (polished)Yes£595$950

Postage & Packing:
UK: At buyer's Risk £3.50 or
Fully Insured £9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery)
USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or
Fully Insured $20
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