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Auction: 24126 - Spink Numismatic e-Circular 38: British and World Coins and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 2038

James I (1603-1625), Third Coinage, Crown Gold Issues, Half-Laurel, 9 June 1621 - 3 July 1623, Tower, (m.m.) IACOBVS D : G : MAG • BRI • FRA : ET HIB : REX, laureate, draped and cuirassed fourth bust left, X behind, rev. HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA (m.m.) IACOBVS, no stops, long cross fleury over large crowned square-topped Royal shield, bird-headed harp with six strings, 28mm, 4.41g, 11h, m.m. thistle (Schneider II, -; North 2117; S.2641A), small scratch to reverse and hairline crease through bust, nonetheless pleasing to parts of portrait, strict very fine

Provenance

Royal Mint, Collector Services (ref. HISJ1GHLMT), by private treaty, 5 October 2020 - £4,200

Sovereign Rarities, transferred to the Royal Mint

Dr William E Triest, CNG 109, 12 September 2018, lot 920 - $950 [Sovereign Rarities]

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Sold for
£1,100

Starting price
£800