Scotland, James VIII 1716 silver restrike Guinea, struck in 1828 by M. Young small B P initials clear

small B P initials clear to upper right

a few short light scuffs or hairline scratches

helmet type (1003-1009)

some light weakness in parts

3 halfcrown reverse

Scotland, James VIII 1716 silver restrike Guinea, struck in 1828 by M. Young small B P initials clearScotland, James VIII (b. 1688 d. 1766), Pattern Restrike Guinea, dated 1716, struck in silver c. 1828 by dealer Matthew Young, from recommissioned original dies engraved by Norbet Roettier, laureate and cuirassed bust right, legend and toothed border surrounding, IACOBVS. VIII. . DEI. GRATIA., rev. inverted die axis, crowned cruciform shields, emblematic sceptres in wrong order in angles, thistle at centre, date either side of top crown over Scottish