1 Shilling - James I 1st issue, 1st bust

€237,544.00
IssuerEngland
Year1603-1604
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Shilling (1/20)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight5.91 g
Dimensions31 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2645, KM#13
Obverse descriptionFirst crowned bust right, denomination behind, all within inner circle, legend and mintmark around.  Note: square-cut beard
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACOBVS•D:G′.ANG′.SCO′.FRA′.ET•HIB′.REX•[mm]
(Translation: James by the Grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield with arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland within inner circle, legend and mintmark around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering•EXVRGAT•DEVS•DISSIPENTVR•INIMICI• [mm]
(Translation: Let God arise and His enemies be scattered (Exergat Deus Dissipentur Inimici))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1603-1604)  - mm. Thistle (125) -
Catalog ID4944700590
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