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Two Guineas: James II (obverse); Four Shields of Arms (reverse)

John Roettier

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows two sides of a gold coin. The left side has a profile of a man with curly hair facing left. The words "IACOBVS II DEI GRA" are written in a circle around the edge. The right side has four shields of arms arranged in a cross pattern with a crown at the top. The words are written in a circle around the edge. The coin is gold colored with a darker edge and some spots of discoloration. The background is a dark gray color.

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900 × 439 px
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