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JM34915
James I Halfgroat, 3rd coinage, mm thistle MS65 high grade
Regular price
£750
Regular priceSale price
£750
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James I (1603-25), silver Half-Groat of Twopence, Third coinage (1619-25), crowned English rose, rose with sepals that terminate in three parts, crown with band of jewels and English cross at centre, beaded circles and legend both sides, initial mark thistle (1621-23), I: D: G: ROSA SINE SPINA, rev. crowned thistle, crown with band of jewels and English cross at centre, no stops in legend surrounding, TVEATVR VNITA DVES (Burns 5, fig.977; N.2127; S.2671). Toned and well struck, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as MS65.
NGC certification 6946209-003 - has been misidentified by NGC as a Scottish Two Shilling piece (which would have no jewel band and a lis at centre of crown). If it were Scottish it would be the finest graded as it appears none have been graded otherwise. As an English piece it is actually the second finest graded. Burns in his Scottish tome went as far as listing the English pieces to show what the difference was between the English Halfgroat and the Scottish Two Shilling.
The abbreviated Latin legends translate as on the obverse, "James, by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn," and on the reverse "May God guard these united."
Coins derive their value from their rarity, condition, visual appeal and - most importantly – the size of their collector base. Our specialists are experienced at assessing preservation and identifying details that distinguish a common coin from a valuable one.
I have coins to sell, what’s the next step?
Contact one of our specialists directly or email info@sovr.co.uk with pictures or a description of your coins and we will get back to you as soon as possible with an idea of value.
How will my purchases be shipped?
We ship via registered post for items under £3,000 and by courier for more valuable or bulky items. Every shipment from Sovereign Rarities is fully covered by our insurance. If you are concerned, please contact us with any queries at info@sovr.co.uk.
What happens if I’m not entirely happy with my purchase?
On bullion products the price of goods are linked to underlying metal prices or financial markets and all sales are final, there are no refunds or exchanges. There is no statutory right to return or cancel an order once placed under the Financial Services (Distance Marketing) Regulations 2004 or Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013.
However, for non-bullion items, should you be unhappy with your purchase or it is in any way not as described we will accept refunds within 14 days of you receiving your item(s). If uncertain about a purchase, we encourage our clients to ask any questions beforehand so as to minimise the time our valuable coins spend in transit.