England · James II (1685–1688)
Shilling d’Angleterre — Jacques II, étoile de la Jarretière (1685–1688)
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About this coin
The regular silver shilling uses a Garter star at the centre of the royal shields. Overdates and changes in punctuation separate recorded dies.
Obverse
A laureate, draped portrait of James faces left.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA
Translation
James II, by the grace of God.
Reverse
Four crowned national shields form a cross around the Garter star, with the date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering
MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX
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
Dates are inscribed. Recut digits and letters distinguish varieties. Blank mintage cells indicate no verified production total.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1685 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1685 | London (Tower) | None | Larger central star | |||
| 1685 | London (Tower) | None | No stops in reverse legend; smaller shield devices | |||
| 1686 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1686/5 | London (Tower) | None | 6 over 5 | |||
| 1687 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1687/6 | London (Tower) | None | 7 over 6 | |||
| 1688 | London (Tower) | None | Dated issue | |||
| 1688/7 | London (Tower) | None | 8 over 7 |