Watch List notes:

James II (1685-88), gold Guinea, 1685. Struck from 22 carat gold supplied by the African Company, elephant and castle below first laureate head left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, emblematic scepters in angles, four interlinked Cs at center, date either side of top crown.MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX. weight 8.41g (Schneider 456; MCE 124 VR; S 3401; Fr 296; KM 453.2). Light red copper tone, some dark blemishes on reverse, in PCGS holder graded AU 55 and very rare. Estimated Value $17,500

Ex A H Baldwin and Sons, purchased 1944 for £15.
Ex Slaney Collection, part I, Spink Coin Auction, 15th May 2003, lot 72.

PCGS certification 34313077.