cf Metcalf 135
lis at stern and after King's name
initial mark S both sides
otherwise good very fine and a rare mint mark and date
a portrait of Prince Charles and in the background words relating to the work of the Prince's Trust 'FIFTIETH BIRTHDAY OF H
James II 1687 Half-Guinea cf Metcalf 135James II (1685 88),gold Half Guinea, 1687, laureate head left, legend surrounding, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, sceptres in angles, date either side of top crown, MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX., weight 3. 77g (Schneider 460; Bull EGC 341; M. C. E. 134; S. 3404). With plenty of red copper colour in the tone, surface marks, some scratches, otherwise fine.