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1687/8 PCGS AU 55 James II Penny Date Error Great Britain Rare Silver Coin (25011201C)

Regular price $395.00

  • Almost Uncirculated James II Great Britain sterling silver 1 penny coin. 
  • Very rare date engraving Mint Error variety with 7 engraved over 8. Die sinker started the 8 in the wrong place and then corrected it by engraving the 7 over the 8. 
  • Certified by PCGS to AU 55, Population census: 2 coins, only 2 higher!
  • Bull English Silver Coinage 814, rated as R2 = Very Rare.
  • James would loose the throne in 1689 during the "GLORIOUS REVOLUTION", with William and Mary as dual monarchs. 
  • Type of money used in American Colonies.