James I gold Halfcrown, XF45, 5th bust, mm. book on lectern, Ext Rare mm

James I (1603-25), gold Halfcrown, second coinage, fifth crowned bust right, beaded circle and legend surrounding, initial mark book on lectern (1616-17) both sides, .I'. D'. G'. ROSA'. SINE'. SPINA., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, beaded circle and legend surrounding, +. TVEATVR. VNITA.DEVS., weight 1.21g (Schneider 76; N.2095; S.2631). Toned with some red colour and blemishes, some light wear and surface marks, one light perforation crack in flan, has been slabbed and graded by NGC as XF45 and extremely rare.