James II Five-Guinea gold coin

James II Five-Guinea gold coins (1686–1688) are rare, high-value numismatic items, typically selling for between £10,000 and over £70,000 depending on condition and variety, with exceptional pieces exceeding £100,000
. Mid-grade examples (VF-EF) often sell for £15,000–£40,000, while 1687 “Elephant and Castle” variants are highly sought after.
Recent Sold Prices & Valuation

1687 Five Guinea (EF/Prooflike): Sold for £135,000 (2020) at London Coins.
1687 Five Guinea (About EF): Listed for £37,500 by Baldwin’s.
1688 Five Guinea (VF/EF): Listed for £23,500 by Baldwin’s.
1687 Elephant & Castle: Estimated up to £75,000 in top condition, per Coin Hunter.
Average Value: A 1687 Five Guinea in mid-grade (VF/EF) is generally valued around £43,500, notes Coin Hunter.

Key Factors Affecting Value

Condition: Coins graded EF (Extremely Fine) or higher, or those with proof-like fields, command the highest prices.
Variety: The “Elephant and Castle” mark below the bust, indicating gold from the Royal African Company, is more desirable.
Rarity: The 1688-dated coin is sometimes seen as slightly more available, but all James II 5 guineas are rare.
Auction Results: A 1687 specimen sold for $78,000 in the USA, mentioned Chards.