MS 62 | ENGLAND. James I, 1603-25. Gold Sovereign, ND (1603-...

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MS 62 | ENGLAND. James I, 1603-25.
Gold Sovereign, ND (1603-1604). Tower Mint. Thistle 125.
A rare and short-lived type, the first coinage of James I was struck at the start of his reign in 1603. This type, the Sovereign of twenty shillings, was struck in crown gold (22 carats) and is noteworthy as the only type that features England and Scotland as separate entities in the legend. From the second coinage, the title "King of Great Britain" is adopted to emphasise the union of the crowns. The rarity of this type and uniqueness of the legend, makes it highly desirable to collectors and a fascinating artifact of the transition from Tudor to Stuart England.

James I, crowned and armoured facing right, holding orb in one hand and sceptre in the other leaning on shoulder, legend and beaded circles around, thistle mint mark above; IACOBVS. D'. G'. ANG'. SCO'. FRAN'. ET. HIB'. REX. / Crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left, R to right, beaded circle and legend around; ". EXVRGAT. DEVS. DISSIPENTVR. INIMICI.".
In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS 62, certification number 2124442-028.

NGC Census in this grade: 1, single finest graded.
Total NGC Census: 2
Reference: S-2608; N-2065; Fr-226
Weight: 11.11 g. (AGW=0.3272 oz.)
Composition: 916/1000 Gold.

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