Description
James I (1603-25), Shilling, second coinage (1604-19), fifth crowned bust right with value behind, beaded linear circles, mintmark mullet (1611-12), legend surrounds IACOBVS DG MAG BRIT FRA ET HI REX. Rev, square topped quartered shield of arms, reads QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET, 5.80g (S.2656; N.2101).
Struck on a marginally irregular flan, noticeably clear fields with subtle maroon grey cabinet toning. Portrait softly struck but well detailed, reverse comprehensive, legends clear both sides. Bold fine with a soft strike, reverse very fine.