{"product_id":"1624-king-james-i-gold-laurel-pcgs-au53-1","title":"1624 King James I Gold Laurel PCGS AU53","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"134\" data-end=\"360\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eStruck in \u003cstrong data-start=\"10\" data-end=\"18\"\u003e1624\u003c\/strong\u003e at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"40\"\u003eTower Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e in London, this gold \u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"72\"\u003eLaurel\u003c\/strong\u003e was part of \u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"103\"\u003eKing James I's\u003c\/strong\u003e third and final coinage (1619–1625).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Laurel, valued at \u003cstrong data-start=\"22\" data-end=\"38\"\u003e20 shillings\u003c\/strong\u003e, succeeded the Unite and was introduced to standardize gold coinage during a period of economic adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe coin's name derives from the laurel wreath adorning the king's head, symbolizing victory and sovereignty.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThis issue reflects the monarch's efforts to unify his realms and assert his authority through consistent and recognizable coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"534\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"362\" data-end=\"374\"\u003eObverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eFeatures the \u003cstrong data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"37\"\u003efourth laureate bust\u003c\/strong\u003e of King James I facing left, with the value mark \"XX\" (20 shillings) behind his head.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe Latin legend reads: \u003cem data-start=\"24\" data-end=\"61\"\u003e“IACOBVS D G MA BRI FRA ET HIB REX”\u003c\/em\u003e (James, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France, and Ireland).\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"24\"\u003etrefoil mintmark\u003c\/strong\u003e indicates the coin was struck in 1624. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"674\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"536\" data-end=\"548\"\u003eReverse: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eDisplays a \u003cstrong data-start=\"11\" data-end=\"44\"\u003ecrowned, square-topped shield\u003c\/strong\u003e bearing the royal arms, quartered by a long cross.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThe surrounding inscription reads: \u003cem data-start=\"35\" data-end=\"64\"\u003e“FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM UNAM”\u003c\/em\u003e (I will make them one nation), a biblical reference from Ezekiel 37:22, emphasizing James I's vision of uniting his kingdoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"697\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"759\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"759\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"717\"\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eLaurel (20 Shillings)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"760\" data-end=\"813\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"813\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"771\"\u003eMint:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eTower Mint, London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"874\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"874\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"832\"\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold (.917 fineness)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"930\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"930\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"877\" data-end=\"888\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 9.0 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"988\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"988\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"933\" data-end=\"946\"\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eApproximately 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1100\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1100\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1014\"\u003eCatalog References:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eSpink 2638B; North 2114; Friedberg 242 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1100\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGraded PCGS AU53, this coin exhibits sharp details and a lustrous surface, remarkable for its age.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eGold Laurels from this period are rare, especially in such high grades, making this a highly sought-after piece for collectors of early Stuart coinage and British numismatic history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MIZE","offers":[{"title":"Default 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