1686 Great Britain James II Silver Sixpence – EF
A fantastic example displaying John Roetier’s portrait of James II
Nicely toned with mauve/pinkish undertones, golden mint lustre within the devices to reverse
A tiny striking crack to flan else graded as Extremely Fine, a very pleasing example and scarce as thus
Description
Origin:Great Britain
Region:London Mint
Denomination:Sixpence
Composition:Silver
Date:1686
Obverse:IACOBVS · I I · DEI·GRATIA, Laureate and draped bust of King James II left, legend around
Reverse:MAG· BR·FRA· ET·HIB REX·16 86· Crowned cruciform shields around central Garter star, divided date above, legend around
Diameter & Weight:21 mm, 3g
Grade:Extremely Fine
Provenance:Ex I.S Wright, Melbourne
References:ESC 1525; Bull 764; KM.456; Spink.3412
Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa
Agrippa was a boyhood friend of Augustus and a renowned military commander on land and sea, winning the famous battle of Actium against the forces of Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra. Declared Augustus’ successor, Agrippa’s brilliant career ended when he predeceased Augustus in 12 B.C. He was married to Augustus’ daughter Julia; father of Gaius and Lucius Caesars, Agrippa Postumus, Julia and Agrippina Senior; grandfather of Caligula, and great-grandfather of Nero.
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