James I (1603-25), second coinage, 'crown gold' issue, 1604-19, Unite, 9.899g, m.m. mullet, IACOBVS.' D.'G.' MAG.' BRI.' FRA.' ET.' HI.' REX, fourth half length crowned and cuirassed bust right, holding sceptre and orb, rev. FACIAM. EOS. IN GENTAM. VNAM., crowned square shield dividing I-R (North 2084; Schneider 26 different dies; S.2619), thin scratches in front of face, tiny dents to right of shield and in first quarter, some encrustation in the legends, fine.
Estimate: £800 - £1,200