with patch of old thumb-print
outer packaging with certificates of authenticity
first laureate head left
perhaps a collector's mark
holding a spear and resting on a shield (RIC 240
James II 1685 Halfcrown, 1st bust, reign 1st year with patch of old thumb-printJames II (1685 88), silver Halfcrown, 1685, first laureate and draped bust left, Latin legend and toothed border surrounding, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, garter star at centre, date either side of top crown, MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX. edge inscribed in raised letters, +. DECVS. ET. TVTAMEN. . ANNO. REGNI. PRIMO.+, weight 15. 04g (Bull 748; ESC 493; S. 3408). Toned, some nicks in neck area, a bold very fine, reverse better.