Halfcrown 1686 "First laureated bust" (United Kingdom, James II)
Photo by: Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's
Specification
- MetalSilver (0,925)
- Weight15 g
- Pure silver (0,4461 oz) 13,875 g
- Diameter34 mm
- EdgeInscription
- Aspect ratioCoin (↑↓)
Description
- CountryUnited Kingdom
- PeriodJames II
- DenominationHalfcrown
- Year1686
- RulerJames II (King of Great Britain)
- MintLondon
- PurposeCirculation


Auction prices
Find out the current coin value of the British Halfcrown 1686 "First laureated bust". This silver coin from the times of James II. Wondering how much a coin like this is worth? The record price belongs to the lot 1492 sold at the London Coins LTD auction for GBP 4,600. Bidding took place September 3, 2022.
How much is the silver coin of James II Halfcrown 1686 "First laureated bust"?
According to the latest data as of December 5, 2025 the average price of a Silver coin Halfcrown 1686 "First laureated bust" is 860 USD.
Where does our service get data on the current price of the Halfcrown 1686 "First laureated bust"?
The information on the current value of the British coin Halfcrown 1686 "First laureated bust" 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.
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