Watch List notes:

James II (1685‑88), Crown, 1688, second laureate and draped bust left, toothed borders both sides, legend surrounds IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA. Rev, crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date flanking top crown, seven strings to Irish harp, reads MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX, edge inscribed +DECVS ET TVTAMEN ANNO REGNI QVARTO (S.3407; ESC.80; Bull 746). Weak at the top of the hair as so often found, very light flecking, otherwise about as struck, extremely fine. Attractive old toning.