second abbreviated Latin legend
pellet in double annulet at centre of voided short cross
ROSA SINE SPINA ("A Rose Without a Thorn")
weakly struck in one quarter otherwise very fine for issue and rare
James I Penny, 2nd coinage, mm lis (1604-05) second abbreviated Latin legendJames I (1603 25), silver Penny, second coinage (1604 19), rose, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark lis (1604 05) both sides, . I; D; G; ROSA. SINE. SPINA., rev. thistle, beaded circles and legend surrounding, TVEATVR. VNITA. DEVS, weight 0. 38g (N. 2106 1; S. 2661). Toned with some porosity possibly from being once in the soil, otherwise practically very fine, an example of the first mint mark of this coinage and type.