GREAT BRITAIN. James I Premium Exclusive Set (3 Pieces), ND (1619-20) & 2022. James I & Elizabeth II.An offering of the highest consequence to those interested in British Numismatics, this charming set offers a glimpse at the reign of James I through coinage, both new an old. This set contains the following three numismatic treasures:
1) Spur-Ryal (15 Shillings), ND (1619-20). London (Royal) Mint; MM: Spur Rowel. James I. PCGS MS-63. S-2634; Fr-240; N-2109; KM-65. Weight: 6.25 gms. Ex; NGSA 30 Years Collection.
2) "James I" Gold 500 Pounds (5 Ounces) Trial Piece, 2022. Llantrisant (Royal) Mint. Elizabeth II. SUPERB-GEM PROOF. S-BMGC2.
3) "James I" Gold 200 Pounds (2 Ounces) Trial Piece, 2022. Llantrisant (Royal) Mint. Elizabeth II. SUPERB-GEM PROOF. S-BMGB2.
The undoubted star of this set is the tremendous Spur-Ryal of James I, graded a marvelous MS-63 by PCGS. It goes without saying that examples of the type do not often appear with this level of preservation. The strike quality is tremendously impressive, with a beautiful richness to the famous and popular design. The flan delivers a rich luster, with a shimmering appeal and allure that punctuated by supple glossiness. This enchanting piece is complimented by two 2022 commemorative issues, a 5 Ounce 500 Pounds and a 2 Ounce 200 Pounds. Each of these delivers essentially perfect surfaces, with rich cameo contrast and an old style design charmingly executed on these trial issues. A set that is the only one produced in this format, and as such, a treasure that is worthy of a premium bid. <em>The son of Mary Queen of Scots, who would later be executed by Elizabeth, James was a Protestant despite his mothers Catholicism. Having inherited the Scottish throne from Mary, and being the great-great grandson of Henry VII, he was a natural choice for the English throne once Elizabeth died childless. He succeeded her to throne uniting the monarchies of England and Scotland and he is the first Monarch to have two sets of succession numbers attached to his name, one English the other Scottish. James immediately faced challenges to his rule in England, and survived several attempts on his life, most notably the foiled Gunpowder Plot of Guy Fawkes. An increasingly obstinate Parliament limited his aims at ruling, and this would continue long after James. Of note, the King James Bible derives its name from James I for authorizing the translation of the Bible into English in 1607. Jamestown the first permanent English colony in the New World also arose from the name of James the monarch at the time.</em>
