Description
James I (1603-25), Rose Ryal, second coinage, 1604-19, initial mark escallop (1606-7), king crowned seated on elaborate throne, holding orb and sceptre, portcullis below feet, two pillars either side, beaded linear circles both sides. Legend surrounds IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIBER REX. Rev, quartered shield of arms on double rose, reads A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD ET EST MIRAB IN OCVLIS NRIS. 13.77g (S.2613; N.2079; Schneider: – Stewartby dies A/E).
Struck on a broad flan, with a great portrait of the King, fully legible legends on both obverse and reverse, the slightest weakness in strike manifesting on the pillar to the right. Pleasing portrait, good very fine. An imposing piece, for the discerning House of Stuart collector.
Ex. Spink Auction 14006, 22 September 2014, lot 316
