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ANA Signature Sale 3066 17 Aug 2018
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James VI (I) gold 'Hat Piece' of 80 Shillings 1593 AU55 NGC, KM-MB154, S-5457. Sixth coinage. An outstanding example of one of the most popular Scottish coins, beloved for its charming and curious depiction of King James VI (later James I of England) dressed in a tall hat. The reverse is equally unusual, featuring the crowned Scottish lion holding a raised scepter to a heavenly cloud bearing the name 'JEHOVAH' in Hebrew script, and the Latin legend "TE SOLVM VEREOR" translating as "Thee alone do I fear". Produced only in 1591, 1592 and 1593, this issue was made from recycled gold coinage, a blend of the bewildering array of denominations circulating in Scotland by the end of the late 16 sup th /sup century. Often seen poorly struck or later impaired by tooling, piercing or creasing, the present specimen has been produced to an exceptionally high standard and has survived incredibly unscathed. The portrait of James is crisply rendered and without any semblance of wear, the legends fully readable and the butterscotch-colored planchet imbued with subdued luster. Showing very little evidence of wear and far above the standard for this very rare type, this specimen is the second highest graded example by either NGC or PCGS. An exceptionally sharp and premium selection of this rare and popular denomination, and a piece guaranteed to delight its next proud owner.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 35000-45000 USD
James VI (I) gold 'Hat Piece' of 80 Shillings 1593 AU55 NGC, KM-MB154, S-5457. Sixth coinage. An outstanding example of one of the most popular Scottish coins, beloved for its charming and curious depiction of King James VI (later James I of England) dressed in a tall hat. The reverse is equally unusual, featuring the crowned Scottish lion holding a raised scepter to a heavenly cloud bearing the name 'JEHOVAH' in Hebrew script, and the Latin legend "TE SOLVM VEREOR" translating as "Thee alone do I fear". Produced only in 1591, 1592 and 1593, this issue was made from recycled gold coinage, a blend of the bewildering array of denominations circulating in Scotland by the end of the late 16 sup th /sup century. Often seen poorly struck or later impaired by tooling, piercing or creasing, the present specimen has been produced to an exceptionally high standard and has survived incredibly unscathed. The portrait of James is crisply rendered and without any semblance of wear, the legends fully readable and the butterscotch-colored planchet imbued with subdued luster. Showing very little evidence of wear and far above the standard for this very rare type, this specimen is the second highest graded example by either NGC or PCGS. An exceptionally sharp and premium selection of this rare and popular denomination, and a piece guaranteed to delight its next proud owner.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 35000-45000 USD