BRITISH COINS, James I (1603-1625), Gold Unite of Twenty Shillings, second coinage (1604-1619), second crowned and armoured bust right holding orb and sceptre, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark lis (1604-1605) both sides, pellet and comma stops on legend,.IACOBVS. D’. G’. MAG’. BRIT’. FRAN’. ET. HIB’. REX. , outer beaded circle surrounding both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left, R to right, beaded circle surrounding, initial mark escallop struck over a rose, pellet stop legend,.FACIAM. EOS. IN. GENTEM. VNAM. , 9.90g (Schneider II-22; N 2083; S 2618). Has been creased and straightened in two places, otherwise fully round, very fine and toned, a scarce mark and bust. ex H Webb Jr collection, purchased by A H Baldwin & Sons Ltd during World War II £1000-1200
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