Description
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.
Provenance
Mrs. Emery May Holden Norweb (1895-1984), Cleveland, OH, gifted to the Cleveland Museum of Art; The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1969-)
Accession Number
1969.200
Medium
gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)
Classification
Coins
Credit Line
The Norweb Collection
