Lot 1367
James I (1603-1625), third coinage (1619-1625), Gold Spur Ryal, undated. 6.23 g. Mint mark, spur rowel. IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HI REX, crowned lion facing, supporting shield and holding sceptre, value X-V at sides. Rev. A DNO FACTVM EST ISTVD ET EST MIRABI, rose on spur rowel in centre of royal cross, crowned lions in angles. (Schneider 79 (same dies); N 2109; S 2634; Fr 240). About as struck for issue. Extremely fine. Estimate $70,000UP
Ex H P Hall collection, Glendining's, 26-27 July 1950, lot 106, collection purchased en bloc by Spink prior to the sale.
Ex Spink Numismatic Circular, January 1974, lot184.
Ex Spink auction 176, 30 November 2005, lot 467.
Spur Rowels are notorious for being extremely creased. This example is superb and believed to be amongst the top four available for commerce.
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