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James II (1685-1688), Fourpence, 1687/6; Threepences (2), 1685 on large flan, 1686; Twopences (2), both 1686, one with a over r in gratia; Pennies (2), 1686, 1687/6 (ESC 782, 793, 795, 803, –, 811, 815; S 3414-17) [7]. Very fine to extremely fine, the legend error apparently unpublished £500-600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, A Collection of Maundy Coins and Sets, Charles II to Elizabeth II, the Property of a Gentleman.

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The second coin, while struck on a groat-sized flan, weighs correctly for a threepence at 1.55g