James II (1685-1688), Guinea, 1685, first bust, elephant and castle (SCBI Schneider 456; MCE 124; S 3401). Surface mark on cheek, otherwise good very fine and retaining some mint bloom, very rare (£1,200-1,500)

Provenance:
Bt Spink.

Compares favourably with the Schneider specimen. See Colour Plate I