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James I gold Britain Crown, second coinage, fifth bust

James I (1603-25), gold Crown of Five Shillings, struck in 22 carat "Crown" gold, second coinage (1604-19), fifth crowned bust right within beaded circles and legend, initial mark tun (1615-16), .IACOBVS; D; G; MAG; BRI; FRA; ET; HI; REX., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left of crown, R to right, .HENRICVS. ROSAS. REGNA. IACOBVS, weight 2.46g (Schneider 52-54; N.2092; S.2626). Toned with some light surface marks and flaws, good fine.

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 as "Henry united the Roses, James the Kingdoms," a legend that is exclusive to this reign.

The original pyx trial records show that £251,793 of 22 carat crown gold was struck for this mint mark from 18thMay 1615 until 15th November 1616.

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