England · James I (1603–1625)
England Gold Half Crown — James I, Second Coinage First Bust (1604–1605)
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About this coin
This small gold half crown pairs a crowned royal portrait with the united-kingdoms motto. The lis mark identifies the first period of the second coinage.
Obverse
First crowned bust faces right within 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
A crowned quartered royal shield sits within a beaded circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering
TVEATVR VNITA DEVS
Translation
May God protect these united kingdoms.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Lis.
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 | First crowned bust; second coinage |