Opinions On Irish Harp 1603-1625 Ad James I

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Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 10/10/2012 12:43 pm Hello All- As I really don't know squat about these coins. I usually collect in this fashion, based on ruler and an appealing price. I call upon the modern collectors to chime in- I do collect coins of Elizabeth I Tudor, when I bought a couple coins from one seller, this was among them. I was wondering if anyone can give me better attribution information, an idea on the value and grade for this piece. It is what appears to be a coin of Elizabeth I Tudor's successor King James I c. 1603-1625 AD. The coin appears to be in rough shape, but both obverse and reverse image in still quite appealing. Any and all comments would be appreciated. The coin also appears to be a relatively recent excavation, when I received the coin about a year ago, I had to carefully brish some of the dirt off. Edited by Ancientnoob 10/10/2012 5:06 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Windchild Pillar of the Community Canada 1411 Posts	Posted 10/10/2012 1:51 pm It's very interesting. No idea other than that! Report this Post to the Staff
aiglet7 Pillar of the Community Canada 695 Posts	Posted 10/10/2012 2:22 pm I believe your coin could be s sixpence of James I. See this link. Although the example is also well-worn it has several similarities:- http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/SE/SE6517.html Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 10/10/2012 2:34 pm Yes I believe you are right it is a 6 pence. Any idea on value in this condition, it seems a bit better then the one listed on wildwinds. I appreciate the info. Any additional suggestions or observation would be much appreciated! I think the coins are very similar with the legend reading IACOBVS DG MAG BRIT FRA ET HI REX, / TVEATVR UNITA DEVS. OR James (Jacob) regent of Britain, France and Ireland / Tudor? United by God? Not sure if I have the legend right but it smells good to me at least... Edited by Ancientnoob 10/10/2012 2:42 pm Report this Post to the Staff
aiglet7 Pillar of the Community Canada 695 Posts	Posted 10/10/2012 4:07 pm A little additional research has brought up these two links. One provides more information on the coin itself - the other gives you an idea of its value. http://www.irishcoinage.com/JAMES1.HTM http://gilliscoins.com/coinage/iris..._wih7152.htm Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 10/10/2012 5:04 pm Great aiglet ! Thanks for the sources. I think its similar to type I First Issue 85 pounds is a lot more then I expected. Do you or anyone else know if I should try and soak it in acetone in order to rid it of what appears to be copper/ bronze deposit in the 7 o'clock position? Should I leave it? Report this Post to the Staff
aiglet7 Pillar of the Community Canada 695 Posts	Posted 10/10/2012 6:46 pm You are very welcome! I have no experience of cleaning methods so I will leave that question for another member to answer. Report this Post to the Staff
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