247, Lot: 766. Estimate $500. Sold for $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

STUART. James I. 1603-1625. AR Shilling (31mm, 6.04 g, 1h). First coinage. Tower mint; mm: thistle. Struck 1603-1604. · IACOBVS · D’ · G’ · ANG’ · SCO’ · FRA’ · ET · HIB’ · REX ·, crowned and armored bust right; XII (denomination) to left / · EXVRGAT · DEVS · DISSIPENTVR · INIMICI ·, coat-of-arms. North 2072; SCBC 2645. Good VF, toned, a few minor marks under the tone. Excellent portrait.