England · James I (1603–1625)
England Half Laurel — James I, First Laureate Bust (1619–1620)
About this coin
Obverse
A laureate and cuirassed bust faces left, with X behind the head.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HI REX
X
Translation
James, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A long ornamental cross passes over the crowned royal shield.
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
Spur rowel.
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 (1619–1620) | London (Tower) | Spur rowel | First laureate bust |