The 1685 Shilling - James IIKing James II Shilling minted by the Royal Mint at the Tower Mint in London. Silver, diameter 25mm and weighs 5.98g. A shilling was 12 old pence, equivalent to the 5p coin in modern coinage.
Design is SCBC 3410 and was used 1685-1688, with a few variants. Some 1685 coins had no stops on the reverse.
The Obverse shows a laureate and draped bust of James II facing left. Legend around is "IACOBVS . II . DEI . GRATIA".
Edge has diagonal milling (///).
The Reverse is four crowned shields, bearing the arms of England Scotland France and Ireland, arranged in a cross. Star of the Garter at the centre. Legend around is "MAG . BR . FRA . ET . HIB REX". Date (1685) divided across top crown.Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1685. See Coins and Events of 1685
Monarch/Ruler: James II (1685-1688)
Category: Shillings. See more Shillings coins
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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 | 1685 Silver SHILLING 1s Coin King JAMES II 1685 - 1688 ESC1068 (5.90g) £ 344.99 |
 | James II - Silver 1685 Shilling £ 79.99 |
 | 1663 Silver SHILLING Coin CHARLES II (1660 - 1685) 5.45grams ESC1022 £ 114.99 |
 | 1663 Silver SHILLING Coin CHARLES II (1660 - 1685) 5.57grams ESC1022 £ 124.99 |
 | 1683 Silver SHILLING Coin CHARLES II (1660 - 1685) 5.77grams ESC1065 £ 369.99 |
 | 1685 Silver SHILLING 1s Coin King JAMES II 1685 - 1688 ESC1068 (5.66g) £ 284.99 |
 | 1745 Roses King George II Silver Shilling S3702, 26mm 5.81g, Nice Coin £ 124.00 |
 | 1758 silver shilling King George II coin £ 40.22 |
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