James I gold Halfcrown, 1st bust, mm escallop (1606-7), ex Baumhauer helmeted bust left with sceptre

helmeted bust left with sceptre to bottom edge of coin

raised on truncation for engraver William Wyon

and very rare with the Edward 6 legend

33mm (MI i 473/78

a little weak in one part of legend and to lower right of head

James I gold Halfcrown, 1st bust, mm escallop (1606-7), ex Baumhauer helmeted bust left with sceptreJames I (1603 25), gold Halfcrown, second coinage, first crowned bust right, beaded circle and legend surrounding, initial mark escallop (1606 07), . I'. D'. G'. ROSA'. SINE'. SPINA., rev. crowned quartered shield of arms, I to left of crown, R to right, beaded circle and legend surrounding, . TVEATVR. VNITA. DEVS. weight 1. 27g (Schneider 68; N. 2093; S. 2629). Weak in parts, flan slightly undulating, some light surface marks, very fine.