Lot 2139
Great Britain. Rose-ryal (30 Shillings), ND. S.2632; Fr-239. James I, 1603-25. Third coinage (1619-25). Mintmark, thistle. Crowned figure of King enthroned, facing, holding orb and sceptre, portcullis at feet, dividing the legend as his crown divides it at top. In the field, an intricate pattern of roses and lis insignia, known in art as "diapering." Reverse: Within a Biblical legend in Latin, a long cross over the shield of arms with the mark of value above. Inside the circular legend and surrounding the shield, a band decorated by images of lis, lions and roses. The Latin legend again translates as "This is the Lord's doing and it is marvelous in our eyes." One of the rarities of this reign, this specimen is particularly fine, exceptionally crisp in strike on a full flan, essentially "as struck." In fact it is the very symbol of its age! Truly one of the finest examples of this large and very rare ornate coin ever seen. NGC graded MS-65.
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
The Cheshire Collection.
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| Realized $41,400 |
