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ANA Signature Sale 3066 17 Aug 2018
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James I (1567-1625) gold Unite ND (1604-25) MS62 NGC, S-5463. Thistle mm. Ninth coinage. Great-great grandson of Henry VII, James VI of Scotland became James I of England in 1603 on the death of his second cousin Elizabeth I. During his reign we see the emergence of some of the largest and most dramatic hammered gold pieces produced under any British monarch, and the present Unite provides a superb example. It is extremely rare to find coins of this age remaining in Mint State, and yet the present Unite has survived in fantastic condition, boasting the highest certified grade within NGC's database for this type; James's portrait is especially sharp, every detail even down to the stippling within his beard plainly visible. The rich golden surfaces exhibit a crisp strike and a full coverage of soft luster, giving a warm glow to the planchet. A supreme outlier for the issue, both in its production quality and careful treatment over the centuries.
From the Collection of A Scottish Gentleman
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD
James I (1567-1625) gold Unite ND (1604-25) MS62 NGC, S-5463. Thistle mm. Ninth coinage. Great-great grandson of Henry VII, James VI of Scotland became James I of England in 1603 on the death of his second cousin Elizabeth I. During his reign we see the emergence of some of the largest and most dramatic hammered gold pieces produced under any British monarch, and the present Unite provides a superb example. It is extremely rare to find coins of this age remaining in Mint State, and yet the present Unite has survived in fantastic condition, boasting the highest certified grade within NGC's database for this type; James's portrait is especially sharp, every detail even down to the stippling within his beard plainly visible. The rich golden surfaces exhibit a crisp strike and a full coverage of soft luster, giving a warm glow to the planchet. A supreme outlier for the issue, both in its production quality and careful treatment over the centuries.
From the Collection of A Scottish Gentleman
HID02901242017
Estimate: 6000-8000 USD