MS62 | ENGLAND. James II, 1685-88. Gold Guinea, 1688. Eleph...

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MS62 | ENGLAND. James II, 1685-88.
Gold Guinea, 1688. Elephant & Castle.
Rarely encountered in the Guinea denomination, this 1688 'Elephant & Castle' type stands out as a particularly scarce example. Most gold coinage from this date lack the distinctive and iconic mintmark, making this piece an exceptional and highly desirable addition for collectors.

Second laureate and draped bust of King James II left, elephant & castle below; "IACOBUS.II. DEI.GRATIA". Engraved by John Roettier. / Crowned cruciform shields of arms, sceptres in angles; "1688 . MAG BR . FRA . ET . HIB REX". Engraved by John Roettier. Edge milled.
In secure plastic holder, graded PCGS MS62 , certification number 20522715.

PCGS population in this grade: 1, single finest graded.
Reference: S-3403; KM-459
Diameter: 26 mm.
Weight: 8.5 g. (AGW=0.2506 oz.)
Composition: 917/1000 Gold.

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