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Two Guineas: James II (obverse); Four Shields of Arms (reverse)
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The coin type of James II was a continuation of that of the reign of his brother, Charles II. A rare piece, this denomination was only issued in 1687 and 1688. The four gold denominations established under the reformed coinage of the previous reign were five guineas, two guineas, guinea, and half guinea.
| Artist / Maker | John Roettier |
|---|---|
| Date | 1687 |
| Culture / Origin | England, James II, 1685-1688 |
| Medium | gold |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Coins |
About the Artist
BiographyJohn Roettier (1631–1703) — Flemish-born English engraver and medallist (1631–1703).John Roettier worked as goldsmith, medalist and visual artist and is associated with Habsburg Netherlands. Their documented life spans the years 1631 to 1703, born in Antwerp, died in London.Disciplinesgoldsmith, medalist, visual artistBorn1631, AntwerpDied1703, LondonNationalityHabsburg NetherlandsSources: Wikidata · Wikipedia Full biography →
Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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