Auction: 392 - The Numismatic Collector's Series Sale at NY INC
Lot: 140
James I (1603-1625), Third Coinage, Crown Gold Issues, Half-Laurel, 1624, Tower, (m.m) IACOBVS D : G : MAG : BRI : FRA : ET HIB : REX •, fourth laureate, draped and cuirassed bust left, small ties, value X behind, rev. HENRIC '. ROSAS REGNA (m.m) IACOB'., no stops, long cross fleury over large crowned square-topped Royal shield with pointed base, bird-headed harp with six strings, 4.496g [grns 69.38grns], 12h, m.m. trefoil (Schneider II, 92; North 2117; Spink 2641A), an unfortunate scratch across cheek and a flan split in legend, otherwise a mostly pleasing portrait, very fine or bolder
Sold for
$850
Starting price
$750