James I (1603-25), first coinage, Crown, 28.65g, m.m. thistle, iacobvs d g ang sco fran et hib rex, king on horse right, groundline below, rev. exvrgat devs dissipentvr inimici, garnished square-topped shield (N.2070; S.2643; FRC II/III), toned, fine, rare. Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.English Hammered Silver provenance:F J Shand, Glendining, 8 March 1949, lot 436J M Ashby, Spink 145, 12-14 July 2000, lot 2005
