James II (1685-88), gold Five Guineas, 1687, first laureate bust left, legend and toothed border surrounding, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA., rev. crowned cruciform emblematic shields, seven strings to Irish harp, emblematic sceptres in angles, pellet at centre, date either side of top crown, legend and toothed border surrounding, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET.HIB REX., edge inscribed in raised letters, .+. DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. . ANNO. REGNI. TERTIO.+, weight 42.00g (Schneider 451; M.C.E. 116; S.3397). Some light nicks and surface marks, very fine.