England · James II (1685–1688)
英格兰四便士硬币——詹姆斯二世，日期位于皇冠上方（1686年）
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About this coin
This alternative arrangement places the complete date above the crown instead of splitting it. The crowned value remains IIII.
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
The full date 1686 is above the crown, with IIII below.
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 | Full date above crown |