James I Third Coinage Gold Unite Laurel Spur Rowel Mintmark (1619-1620)

James I, Third Coinage gold Laurel, spur rowel mintmark (1619-1620) (S 2638, North 2112, Schneider 83). Obverse: second, medium, square-headed laureate bust, the ties of the wreath forming an 'SS' shape, 'XX' behind, spur rowel mintmark, 'IACOBVS D: G: MAG: BRIT: ET: FRAN: ET HIB: REX ·' around. Reverse: crowned shield of royal arms, quartered by a long cross fleury, spur rowel mintmark, 'FACIAMEOS IN GENTEM UNAM' around. Weight: 8.49g. Diameter: 35mm. Grade: stress cracks and metal flaws around the bust, otherwise some near VF (Very Fine) details, the reverse very pleasing.