James I (1603-1625), Third coinage, Half-Laurel, mm. trefoil [1624], iacobvs. d. g. ma. bri. fra. et. hi. rex, draped and laureate bust left, rev. henric 9 rosas regina iacob 9, shield of quartered arms over long cross, crown above, 4.52g/7h (SCBI Schneider 92; N 2117; S 2641A). Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise very fine, rare £1,200-£1,500

This lot was sold as part of a special collection, The Hazelbury Civil War Hoard of English Gold Coins.

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Found in the grounds of Hazelbury Manor near Box (Wiltshire) in 2020 (WILT-0CB2A3)