Watch List notes:

(x) James I (1603-1625), third coinage, Rose Ryal, 12.48g, m.m. spur rowel, iacobvs d g ma bri fr et hib rex, king enthroned holding orb and sceptre, back of throne garnished with semée of thistles, portcullis at feet, rich pattern of roses and lis in field, rev. a dno factvm est istvd et est mirab in oc nri, shield over cross fleury, value xxx above, within circle decorated with lis, lions and roses (Schneider 77, same dies; N.2108; S.2632), tiny scratches above shield on reverse under a deep reddish/gold tone, with strong and detailed portrait, a very handsome example of this splendid work of art, almost extremely fine, rare.

Stack's, 30 January 1958, lot 218
H J Bareford, Stack's, 22 October 1981, lot 497
Spink auction 107, 22 November 1994, lot 55
Samuel King, Spink auction 167, 5 May 2005, lot 65. noted as “superb” in post-sale commentary
Estimate: £20,000.00 - £25,000.00