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This specimen was lot 20129 in Ponterio sale 176 (Chicago, August 2013), where it sold for $25,850. The catalog description^[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. James I, 1603-1625. Spur-ryal, ND (1605-06). Rose. Second Coinage. Boldly Struck and Very Rare Spur-ryal S-2614; North-2080; Fr-231; KM-41. 105.1 grains. King standing on ship holding sword and broad quartered square top shield; rose at side of vessel. Rv. Spur rowel, small rose at center, encircled by ring of alternating crown and lis, all enclosed in tressure of eight arches. A very rare type and a sharp looking coin overall. We note a double bend crease, though this is as struck. This example boasts an especially strong strike rendering concise, complete legends on both sides (far superior to Schneider 11 plate coin). The portrait details are excellent and there is only slight wear seen. A nicely balanced coin complementing earlier Tudor Spur-ryals from this magnificent collection. Very Fine. Ex: Glendining, 1981."