Coins and Historical Medals

James I (1603-1625), Second coinage, Unite, mm. rose [1605-6], iacobvs. d; g; mag; brit; fran; et. hib; rex., half-length second bust right with ornate armour, holding sceptre and orb, rev. faciam eos in gentem unam, shield of quartered arms with crown above, i r in fields, 9.81g/9h (SCBI Schneider –; N 2083; S 2618). Slight weakness on face, otherwise very fine, attractive broad flan £2,000-£2,600

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Hazelbury Civil War Hoard of English Gold Coins.

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Found in the grounds of Hazelbury Manor near Box (Wiltshire) in 2020 (WILT-0CB2A3)