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GM23861

James II 1686 Sixpence, first 6 over a lower 6 and 8 over 6, rare, ex Bole

James II (1685-88), silver Sixpence, 1686, date with first 6 over a lower 6 and 8 over 6, laureate and draped bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, five strings to Irish harp, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG BR. FRA ET. HIB REX., weight 3.01g (cf.ESC 1525; Bull 774 R; S.3413). Toned well struck, just a hint of cabinet friction, practically extremely fine with a good provenance.

The Latin legends translate as on the obverse "James the Second, by the grace of God" continuing on the reverse as "King of Great Britain, France and Ireland."

Provenance:

Ex Alfred Bole Collection, part I, Dix Noonan and Webb, 29th September 2010, lot 1666.

Ex A. H. Baldwin, Fixed Price List, Summer 2011, item BM120.

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