Two Guineas: James II (obverse); Four Shields of Arms (reverse)
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1687
Two Guineas: James II (obverse); Four Shields of Arms (reverse) — Coins, by John Roettier (British, 1631–1703), made in England, James II, 1685-1688, dated 1687.
The coin type of James II was a continuation of that of the reign of his brother, Charles II. A rare piece, this denomination was only issued in 1687 and 1688. The four gold denominations established under the reformed coinage of the previous reign were five guineas, two guineas, guinea, and half guinea. Physical description: gold; Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.).
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Historical context
Held by Cleveland Museum of Art (object no. 1969.200). The museum record attributes this piece to John Roettier (British, 1631–1703) in England, James II, 1685-1688 around 1687. Details beyond the museum's own catalogue entry have not been independently verified.
Physical characteristics
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)
- Materials techniques
- gold
Identification
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- All details come from the object's own museum catalogue record; nothing has been copied from other entries.
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- Coins
- Museum object number
- 1969.200
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