James I gold Double Crown, mm coronet (1607-09), XF Details, ex Tradewinds

James I (1603-25),gold Double Crown, second Coinage (1604-19), fourth crowned bust right within beaded circles and legend, initial mark coronet (1607-09), IACOBVS. D;G; MAG; BRIT; FRAN; ET. HI; REX,rev.crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left, R to right, .HENRICVS. ROSAS. REGNA. IACOBVS, weight 4.73g (Schneider 34; N.2087; S.2622).Toned with some purposeful scratches in front of face, slight crease behind bust, weak spot at top of crown, otherwise good fine, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF details obverse graffiti.

NGC certification 8221158-003.

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 £126,819 of 22 carat crown gold was struck for this mint mark from 12^th November 1607 until 17^th May 1609.

Provenance:

Ex Ira and Larry Goldberg, Auction 59, 30^th May 2010, lot 3079.

Ex Tradewinds Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, E sale 280, 6^th June 2012, lot 496.

Ex Spink Coin Auction, 22^nd September 2014, lot 318.

Ex London Coins Auction, 4^th June 2016, lot 1904.

Ex Spink Coin Auction, 25^th September 2018, lot 1693.

Ex London Coins Auction, 6^th June 2020, lot 1174.

Ex London Coins Auction, 4^th June 2022, lot 1203.