England · James I (1603–1625)
England Sovereign — James I, First Coinage Plain Armour (1603–1604)
About this coin
Obverse
A crowned half-length figure of James faces right in plain armour, holding orb and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering
IACOBVS D G ANG SCO FRAN ET HIB REX
Translation
James, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland.
Reverse
A crowned quartered royal shield is flanked by I and R.
Script: Latin
Lettering
EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI
I R
Translation
Let God arise and his enemies be scattered.
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 bust; plain armour |