James I (1603-25), first coinage, Shillings (2), 5.28g, m.m. thistle, iacobvs d g ang sco fra et hib rex, first bust with square cut beard, rev. exvrgat devs dissipentvr inimici, square-topped shield; 5.67g, m.m. lis, second bust, beard merges with collar, otherwise as first (N.2072, 2073; S.2645, 2646), the first with scratches to the obverse, fine and scarce, the second good fine (2). Subject to 20% VAT on Buyer?s Premium. For more information please view Terms and Conditions for Buyers.English Hammered Silver provenance:Both Shirley-Fox bequest 1939C E Blunt
