Description
James I (1603-25), Unite with a nominal value of twenty shillings, second coinage (1604-19), fourth crowned armoured half-length bust right, holding orb and fleur-de-lis tipped sceptre, inner and outer beaded circles, mintmark coronet (1607-09) both sides, reads IACOBVS DG MA BRIT FRAN ET HI REX. Rev, crowned quartered shield of arms, I and R flanking, legend surrounds FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM VNAM, 9.78g (S.2619; N.2084; Schneider -).
Encapsulated and graded by NGC as AU 53. A pleasing example with original mint lustre around the periphery, some soft areas and metal impressions from the initial strike, pleasing in the portrait and the reverse shield. Good very fine.
