BRITISH COINS, James I, Gold Quarter-Laurel of Five Shillings, third coinage (1619-1625), laureate and draped bust left, two loose tie ends to laurel wreath, value in field behind, beaded circle surrounding both sides, initial mark lis (1623-1624), IACOBVS D: G: MAG: BRI. FRA. ET HIB: REX outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, upon long cross fourchée, no reverse punctuation, HENRIC 9 ROSAS REGNA IACOB9, initial mark after third word, 2.15g (cf Schneider II-97; N 2118; S 2642). Creased and toned, about very f ine. £250-300
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