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James I gold Britain Crown Second Coinage Tower Mint, ex Tom Cederlind

James I (1603-25), gold Crown of Five Shillings, struck in 22 carat "Crown" gold, second coinage (1604-19), third crowned bust right within beaded circles and legend, initial mark trefoil (1613), .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 2.48g (Schneider -; N.2091; S.2625). Toned with some black deposit in devices of legend and borders, some light surface marks, otherwise a bold 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 £324,543 of 22 carat crown gold was struck for this mint mark from 29th April 1613 until 20th October 1613. An amazing amount of output for less than six months of production.

Provenance:

Ex Tom Cederlind, Portland Oregon (died December 2015)

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