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GM28104

James I gold Halfcrown third bust, mm key struck over coronet NGC AU53

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James I (1603-25), gold Halfcrown, second coinage, third crowned bust right, beaded circle and legend surrounding, initial mark key struck over coronet both sides (1609-10), .I'. D'. G'. ROSA'. SINE'. SPINA., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left of crown, R to right, beaded circle and legend surrounding, .TVEATVR. VNITA. DEVS., weight 1.27g (Schneider 71; N.2094; S.2630). Toned, weakly struck around centre, , some light surface marks, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as AU53, a rare overmark.

NGC certification 2130711-042.

The Latin legends translate as "James by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn" on the obverse, and on the reverse as "May God guard these united" in reference to the Kingdoms of England and Scotland.

The original pyx trial records show that £77,085 of 22 carat crown gold was struck for this mint mark from 18th May 1609 until 11th May 1610. This is one of only five crown gold outputs below £100,000 in the entire reign.

Provenance:

Ex Dr Rolf Baumhauer, British gold Collection part 3, Sincona Auction 79, 24thOctober 2022, lot 1093.

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