Description
James I (1603-25), Shilling, first coinage (1603-04), first crowned bust right, value behind, beaded linear circles, mintmark thistle (1603-04), legend surrounds IACOBVS DG ANG SCO FRA ET HIB REX. Rev, square topped quartered shield of arms, reads EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI, 5.90g (S.2645; N.2072).
Executed on a broad flan with light cabinet toning, legends legible both sides, portrait showing some weakness in King’s profile, the armour well depicted. Rev, parts of coat of arms showing wear, some scratches both sides. Softly struck in places, good fine, scarce.
Ex Baldwin’s, bought 1979
