James II (1685-1688), Sixpence, 1687 over 6, laureate and draped bust left, rev. early shields, five strings to harp, obliquely milled edge, 2.99g, 5h (Bull 776; ESC 1526A; Spink 3412), nailmark to chin and dark patch of retoning on throat, the usual adjustment to French shield, otherwise a pleasingly toned and lustrous coin, the overdate exceedingly clear, a bolder very fine / very fine.
Estimate: £300 - £400