Guinea 1688 "Second laureate head". Elephant and castle (United Kingdom, James II)
Variety: Elephant and castle
Photo by: SINCONA AG
Specification
- MetalGold (0,917)
- Weight8,39 g
- Pure gold (0,2474 oz) 7,6936 g
- Diameter26 mm
- EdgeReeded slant
- Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)
Description
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PeriodJames II
- DenominationGuinea
- Year1688
- RulerJames II (King of Great Britain)
- MintLondon
- PurposeCirculation
Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the British Guinea 1688 "Second laureate head". Elephant and castle. This gold coin from the times of James II. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 15 sold at the The Coin Cabinet auction for GBP 24,000. Bidding took place December 12, 2024.
How much is the gold coin of James II Guinea 1688 "Second laureate head", Elephant and castle?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Gold coin Guinea 1688 "Second laureate head", Elephant and castle is 8100 USD. The coin contains 7,6936 g of pure gold, so we do not recommend selling it for less than 1051,45 USD, even if it is in poor condition and has no collectible value.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the Guinea 1688 "Second laureate head", Elephant and castle?
The information on the current value of the British coin Guinea 1688 "Second laureate head", Elephant and castle is based on actual auction sales of similar specimens. To reflect the current price level, our service monitors over 590 numismatic companies and records auction results in the coin catalog and auction archive. Please note that the exact value depends directly on the coin's condition, so the average price serves only as an approximate estimate.
Where can I sell the Guinea 1688 "Second laureate head", Elephant and castle?
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