GREAT BRITAIN. James II, 1685-88. 5 Guineas, 1688 QUARTO. Elephant and Castle.
S-3398; Fr-293; KM-460.2. Second laureate bust left. Rv. Crowned cruciform shields with scepters in angles. Classic Baroque portraiture. Pleasing color and problem-free surfaces for such a large gold coin. NGC VF-35.
Ex: Thos. H. Law Collection being sold on behalf of his alma mater the University of Texas at Austin; previously from Elkind, 1975.