The 1687 Penny - James IISilver Penny of King James II minted at the Royal Mint (Tower Mint) in 1687. The coin has the same design as the Maundy money.
No copper pennies were minted by James II, but he did mint tin halfpennies and farthing.
The Obverse shows the laureate head of King James II facing left. The legend is "IACOBVS II DEI GRATIA" meaning "James II by the grace of God".
The edge is plain.
The Reverse shows a Roman numeral I below a crown. Legend is "MAG BR FRA ET HIB REX 1686".Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
SCBC: 3417
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1687. See Coins and Events of 1687
Monarch/Ruler: James II (1685-1688)
Category: Penny. See more Penny coins
Collection: Maundy Money. See the Maundy Money collection
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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