England · James I (1603–1625)
Angleterre Grande-Bretagne Couronne — James Ier, Second Coinage First Bust (1604–1609)
About this coin
Obverse
First crowned bust facing right, surrounded by a beaded border.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REX
Translation
James, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.
Reverse
Crowned square shield of the royal arms, with I and R beside the 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
Lis; rose; escallop; grapes; coronet.
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 bust | |||
| ND (1605–1606) | London (Tower) | Rose | First bust | |||
| ND (1606–1607) | London (Tower) | Escallop | First bust | |||
| ND (1607) | London (Tower) | Grapes | First bust | |||
| ND (1607–1609) | London (Tower) | Coronet | First bust |