England · James I (1603–1625)
Angleterre, couronne d’or — premier chardon du royaume de Jacques Ier (1603–1604)
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About this coin
The first gold crown retains separate English and Scottish titles. Its shield and protective motto distinguish it from the later Britain crown.
Obverse
Crowned, armoured portrait facing right.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS D G ANG SCO FRA ET HIBER REX
Translation
James, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A crowned royal shield extends below the inner circle; I and R flank the crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering
TVEATVR VNITA DEVS
Translation
May God protect the united kingdoms.
Mints and mintmarks
Royal Mint at the Tower of London.
Engraver and mintmaster marks
Thistle.
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 (1603–1604) | London (Tower) | Thistle | First coinage |