England · James I (1603–1625)
England Quarter Laurel — James I, Second Laureate Bust (1619–1624)
About this coin
Obverse
Second laureate bust faces left, with two loose tie ends and a value mark behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX
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 IACOB
Translation
Henry united the roses; James the kingdoms.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Spur rowel; rose; thistle; 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 (1619–1620) | London (Tower) | Spur rowel | Second laureate bust | |||
| ND (1620–1621) | London (Tower) | Rose | Second laureate bust | |||
| ND (1621–1623) | London (Tower) | Thistle | Second laureate bust | |||
| ND (1623–1624) | London (Tower) | Lis | Second laureate bust | A late die pairing without a reverse inner circle is recorded. |
ND (1619–1620)Second laureate bust
ND (1620–1621)Second laureate bust
ND (1621–1623)Second laureate bust
ND (1623–1624)Second laureate bust
A late die pairing without a reverse inner circle is recorded.