BRITISH COINS, James I, Gold Half-Laurel, third coinage (1619-1625), fourth laureate and draped bust left with two smaller ties, value behind, initial mark rose (1620-1621) both sides, rev crowned quartered shield of arms on long cross fourchée, no stops in legends either side, 4.44g (cf Schneider 90; N 2117; S 2641A). Two small black stains on obverse, a little double struck on reverse, good very fine and rare without stops both sides.
Estimate: £1000-1500