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BM03018
James I Crown mintmark grapes, c.1607, second coinage, very rare mint mark
Regular price
£3,500
Regular priceSale price
£3,500
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James I (1603-25), silver Crown, second coinage (1604-19), armoured King on horseback right, sword on shoulder, plain groundline below, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding both sides, initial mark grapes over escallop (1607) both sides, .IACOBVS. D; G; MAG; BRIT; FRAN; ET. HIB; REX. rev. quartered shield of arms, .QVÆ. DEVS. CONIVNXIT. NEMO. SEPARET. weight 29.79g (Cooper dies V*/IX*; N.2097; S.2652). A number of small flan striations on obverse, die flaw below groundline, toned, double struck on reverse, a bold fine and a very rare die combination and mint mark.
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse, "James, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland," and on the reverse "What God hath joined together let no man put asunder."
Provenance:
Ex J E Moon, Sotheby, 7th May 1901, lot 182 sold for £2/18-.
Ex Col. H W Morrieson, Sotheby, 20th November 1933, lot 364 sold for £7.
Ex Capt. H E G Paget, Glendining, 25th September 1946, lot 43 sold for £12/10-.
Ex Raymond Carlyon-Britton, collection sold through B A Seaby from 1959-61.
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.