James II 1688 Guinea, elephant and castle, Royal African Company Issue

James II (1685-88), gold Guinea, 1688, elephant and castle below second laureate head left, legend and toothed border surrounding both sides, IACOBVS. II. DEI. GRATIA, rev. crowned cruciform shields, emblematic sceptres in angles, date either side of top crown, .MAG. BR. FRA. ET. HIB REX., weight 8.28g (Schneider 458; Bull EGC 335; Farey 0305 VR; MCE 131; S.3403). Toned with a hint of red colour, surface marks both sides, about very fine and very rare being the elephant and castle mark.