England · James I (1603–1625)

英格兰桂冠诗人——詹姆斯一世,第一尊桂冠诗人胸像(1619–1620)

Image pending

About this coin

The first Laurel portrait is noticeably larger than its successors. A wreath replaces the crown, and XX behind the head denotes twenty shillings.

Obverse

Large first laureate, draped and cuirassed bust faces left, with XX behind.

Script: Latin

Lettering

IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
XX

Translation

James, by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.

Reverse

A long ornamental cross intersects the crowned royal shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering

FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM VNAM

Translation

I will make them one nation.

Mints and mintmarks

Royal Mint at the Tower of London.

Engraver and mintmaster marks

Spur rowel.

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

Tap an issue for details and places to find it.

YearMintMintmarkVariantMintageNotesFind this issue
ND (1619–1620)London (Tower)Spur rowelLarge first laureate bust
ND (1619–1620)London (Tower) · Spur rowelLarge first laureate bust

← Back to the coin catalogue