James I gold Thistle Crown, 2nd coinage, I and R omitted on rev., mm tower

James I (1603-25), gold Thistle Crown of Four Shillings, variety with I and R omitted on reverse, Tower mint, second coinage, crowned stemmed rose, I to left, R to right, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, initial mark tower (1612-13), · IA; D;G;· MAG; BR; F; ET· HI; REX, rev. crowned thistle with leaves, the I and R omitted, Latin legend and beaded borders surrounding, · TVEATVR · VNITA · DEVS ·, weight 1.98g (Schneider 61; North 2096; S.2628). Toned with some light surface marks, very fine and extremely rare with the I and R omitted.