Laurel coin of James I

Coin, gold. Laurel of James I. Obv. IACOBVS D: G: MAG : BRI :FRA : ET HIB : REX. m.m. thistle. Bust of king to left, laureate, in armour and mantle ; behind, xx. Rev. FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM VNAM. m.m. as on obv. Square shield on cross fleury; above, crown. Wt. 139.2 grains (9.02 grams). Bequeathed by Miss M. E. Waldo-Sibthorp. V&A no. 1595–1902.OS.