{"product_id":"1406-1437-scotland-gold-demy-king-james-i-ngc-ms62-copy","title":"1406-1437 Scotland Gold Demy King James I NGC MS62","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"628\" class=\"\"\u003eThis exceptionally rare\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"252\" data-end=\"258\"\u003edemy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas struck during the reign of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"290\" data-end=\"313\"\u003eJames I of Scotland\u003c\/strong\u003e, whose rule marked a turbulent but pivotal era in late medieval Scottish history. Captured as a child and held in England for 18 years, James I returned to rule in 1424, launching significant reforms in administration and finance—including coinage—to strengthen royal authority and modernize the kingdom’s economy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"888\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"630\" data-end=\"642\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eCrowned rampant lion within a tressure of lozenges and pellets, a powerful symbol of Scottish sovereignty. Above the lion, a prominent crown further emphasizes regal authority. The Latin legend (typically abbreviated) affirms the king’s title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"1123\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"902\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003eA cross fleury or other heraldic device surrounded by an ornamental border and legend, likely proclaiming the king’s divine right or a religious invocation—common to medieval gold coinage for protection and legitimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1589\" class=\"\"\u003eGraded\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eNGC MS62\u003c\/strong\u003e, this piece is not only in mint state but is currently certified as the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1217\" data-end=\"1233\"\u003eFinest Known\u003c\/strong\u003e—a designation of extreme condition rarity for medieval Scottish gold. Most demy coins from this reign are known in very fine to extremely fine grades, often struck off-center or poorly preserved due to the technology and economic instability of the time. This MS62 example exhibits strong strike definition, gleaming surfaces, and excellent die centering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1591\" data-end=\"1799\" class=\"\"\u003eIts status as the finest known survivor, combined with its rarity as a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1662\" data-end=\"1673\"\u003egold demy\u003c\/em\u003e—a denomination struck only briefly—renders this a true trophy piece for collectors of early British or medieval gold coinage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGold Demy, King James I. The Finest Known! Crown above rampant lion with lozenge. A very rare coin!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67729098375338,"sku":"6682121-004","price":36484.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1602\/9059\/files\/6682121-004.jpg?v=1691446876","url":"https:\/\/bmcham.com\/products\/1406-1437-scotland-gold-demy-king-james-i-ngc-ms62-copy","provider":"Hard Asset Management, Inc","version":"1.0","type":"link"}