Description
James I (1603-25), Shilling, third coinage, 6th bust, mintmark thistle (c1621-3), king crowned right with longer curly hair, denomination XII, behind, legend surrounds JACOBVS DG MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX, within beaded linear circle. Rev, square topped quartered shield of arms, reads QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET, 5.85g (S.2668; N.2124). Struck on full flan, legends clear for the most part, good portrait displaying the 6th bust, reverse mintmark especially clear, a pleasing example. Bold fine to very fine.