England · James I (1603–1625)
Angleterre Grande-Bretagne Couronne — James Ier, second tirage, cinquième écusson (1613–1619)
About this coin
Obverse
Fifth crowned and armoured bust facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS D G MA BRI FRA ET HI REX
Translation
James, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Reverse
The royal quarterings appear in a crowned shield; I and R flank its crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering
HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS
Translation
Henry united the roses; James unites the kingdoms.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Cinquefoil; tun; 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 (1617–1618) | London (Tower) | Crescent | Fifth bust | |||
| ND (1618–1619) | London (Tower) | Plain cross | Fifth bust |