Lot 455
James I (1603-1625), AR Halfgroat, Second Coinage. [3]





Ancient, British & World Coins - Auction 120 | C25001
Auction: 12 March 2025 at 10:00 GMT
£72
Description
Tower mint, mm Rose – 1605/06. Large crowned rose, I .' D .' G .' ROSA • SINE • SPINA, rev. Large crowned thistle, • TVEATVR • VNITA • DEVS, 0.72gm. Another the same but mint mark escallop, 0.7gm. (North 2104; S.2659). Another the same but a contemporary forgery (50% lead 1.13gm.) [3] All generally approaching Very Fine.





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