England · James II (1685–1688)
Angleterre Quatre pence — Jacques II, date divisée (1686–1688)
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About this coin
Four upright numerals show the value beneath a crown. This variety divides the date on either side of the crown.
Obverse
The laureate head faces left, surrounded by the royal name and title.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA
Translation
James II, by the grace of God.
Reverse
IIII stands beneath a crown, with the date divided to either side.
Script: Latin
Lettering
MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
IIII
Translation
King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
No separate privy mark
Identification and varieties
The fourpence was included in Maundy distributions. Annual dates and die varieties are listed without assigning unverified mintages.
Measurements
Nominal standard; individual specimens differ through striking and wear.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1686 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1687 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1687/6 | London (Tower) | None | 7 over 6 | |||
| 1688 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1688 | London (Tower) | None | No stop after FRA |