British Coins, James I, third coinage, rose ryal, mm. spur rowel (1619-1620), crowned figure of king enthroned facing slightly to l., holding orb and sceptre, feet resting on portcullis, throne with ornamented back, rev. long cross fourchée over shield of arms, mark of value above, all within ornate border with lis, leopards and roses around, wt. 12.48gms. (S.2632; N.2108; Schneider II, 77 - same dies), with a strong portrait and details, tiny scratches above shield on reverse, light reddish-gold tone, a superb example of this coin, extremely fine, rare
*ex Dr. Paul Broughton Collection, Spink Auction 16014, 22 March 2016, lot 451)
Samuel King Collection, Spink, 5 May 2005, lot 65 - noted as 'superb' in post-sale commentary
Spink, 22 November 1994, lot 55
H. J. Bareford Collection, Stack's (New York), 22 October 1981, lot 497
Stack's (New York), 30 January 1958, lot 218
(31000-33000 GBP)