England · James I (1603–1625)
England Double Crown — James I, Second Coinage Third Bust (1604–1606)
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About this coin
The early double crown has the third crowned portrait facing right. The reverse motto compares the union of the roses with the union of the kingdoms.
Obverse
Third crowned bust faces right.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
Translation
James, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A crowned quartered shield stands between I and R.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS
Translation
Henry united the roses; James the kingdoms.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Lis; rose.
Identification and varieties
Undated hammered gold. Dates in the table refer to privy-mark periods rather than inscribed years. Listed marks are confirmed combinations, not a complete inventory of dies. Weight and diameter may describe surviving specimens.
Measurements
Recorded specimen measurements, not a fixed specification for every coin. Hammered flans vary.
Years, mintmarks and variants
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| Year | Mint | Mintmark | Variant | Mintage | Notes | Find this issue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1604–1605) | London (Tower) | Lis | Third crowned bust | |||
| ND (1605–1606) | London (Tower) | Rose | Third crowned bust |