James I 'Gold Spur Ryal' Coin Weight
Copper alloy, 6.45 grams, 20.64 mm. Circa 1612-19 AD. Issued after the revaluation of the spur ryal to weigh coins of sixteen shillings and six pence. The obverse is detailed with the design of the spur ryal and the reverse is marked with a crown over XVI S VI d and counter stamped with a crowned I. Ref: Lions, Ships & Angels by P and B. R. Withers, page 38. A good weight in fine condition.