England · James I (1603–1625)
England Gold Half Crown — James I, First Coinage Thistle (1603–1604)
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About this coin
A small gold half crown from the opening coinage of the reign. The abbreviated royal titles name England and Scotland separately.
Obverse
James faces right wearing a crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS D G AN SCO FR ET HI REX
Translation
James, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland.
Reverse
The quartered royal shield is crowned, with I and R beside the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering
TVEATVR VNITA DEVS
Translation
May God protect the united kingdoms.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Thistle.
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 (1603–1604) | London (Tower) | Thistle | First coinage; gold half crown |