England · James I (1603–1625)
England Gold Half Crown — James I, Second Coinage Fifth Bust (1613–1619)
About this coin
Obverse
Fifth crowned bust facing right; the portrait is enclosed by a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering
I D G ROSA SINE SPINA
Translation
James, by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn.
Reverse
Crowned royal shield, 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
Cinquefoil; tun; book on lectern; crescent; plain cross.
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 (1613–1615) | London (Tower) | Cinquefoil | Fifth bust | |||
| ND (1615–1616) | London (Tower) | Tun | Fifth bust | |||
| ND (1616–1617) | London (Tower) | Book on lectern | Fifth bust | |||
| ND (1617–1618) | London (Tower) | Crescent | Fifth bust | |||
| ND (1618–1619) | London (Tower) | Plain cross | Fifth bust |