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James IV (1488-1513) gold Half Unicorn,S-5322, XF45 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,250.00 USD
James IV (1488-1513) gold Half Unicorn,S-5322, XF45 NGC
<B>James IV (1488-1513) gold Half Unicorn, </B></I>S-5322, XF45 NGC, a fascinating and delightful example with the beast well outlined, holding the Scottish crest and his rear hoof standing upon an annulet; multiply struck but nonetheless clear and well detailed, excellent rims and surfaces, old gold toning. Reading the legends alone is a pleasure for the historically minded: on the obverse the country name abbreviated as SCO with the O being a closed 8, the stops on both sides shattered. One can imagine a semi-literate die-cutter trying his best to make this coin. The color of the gold and the preservation state make this extremely desirable. Very historic and rare. King James was still a young man when, in 1513 at the head of a sizable army, he invaded the north of England and was slaughtered on the battlefield at Flodden. Now there was a true king!<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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