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GM28306

James I gold Britain Crown Second Coinage, with I and R omitted on reverse

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 tower (1612-13), .IACOBVS; D; G; MAG; BRI; FRA; ET; HI; REX., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, variety with the I R initials omitted, .HENRICVS. ROSAS. REGNA. IACOBVS, weight 2.39g (Schneider 50; N.2091; S.2625). Toned with some light surface marks, creased, otherwise a bold fine and very rare reverse variety.

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 £299,151 of 22 carat crown gold was struck for this mint mark from 23rd May 1612 until 28th April 1613.

Provenance:

Ex Patrick Finn, Cumbria, List 5, Autumn 1995, item 16.

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