6 Pence - James I 1st issue, 1st bust

€52,446.00
IssuerEngland
Year1603
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value6 Pence (1⁄40)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.83 g
Dimensions26.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2647, KM#11
Obverse descriptionFirst crowned bust of King James I right with denomination behind, all within inner beaded circle and legend around
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering·IACOBVS·D:G:ANG:SCO:FRA:ET·HIB:REX· VI
(Translation: James by the Grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms below date, legend around
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering·EXVRGAT·DEVS·DISSIPENTVR·INIMICI·
(Translation: Let God arise and His enemies be scattered)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1603  - mm. Thistle (125) -
Catalog ID8459588360
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