James I (1603-25), gold Unite of Twenty Shillings, second coinage (1604-19), third crowned armoured half-length bust right, holding orb and sceptre, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark tower (1612-13) both sides, ;IACOBVS. D;G; MA; BRI; FRA; ET. HI; REX, rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left, R to right, legend surrounding, FACIAM. EOS. IN. GENTEM. VNAM., 9.95g (Schneider 27; N.2084; S.2619). Slightly wavy flan as-made with some metal flaws in the field, otherwise fully original surfaces, a pleasing very fine.

The obverse legend of this piece is unusual for commencing with a semi-colon.

Estimate: £ 1,200 - 1,500