Double Crown - James I 2nd coinage, 5th bust

€304,317.00
IssuerEngland
Year1611-1619
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Crowns (1/2)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight4.89 g
Dimensions29 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2623, KM#40, Fr#235
Obverse descriptionFifth crowned bust of James I right within inner circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACOBVS • D’ • G’ • MAG’ • BRIT’ • FRA’ • ET • HIB’ • REX
(Translation: James by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse descriptionCrowned quartered shield of arms dividing royal cypher within inner circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringHENRICVS • ROSAS • REGNA • IACOBVS I R
(Translation: Henry united the rose, James the Kingdoms King James)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1611-1612)  - mm. Mullet (25) -
ND (1612-1613)  - mm. Tower (71) -
ND (1613)  - mm. Trefoil (45) -
ND (1613-1615)  - mm. Cinquefoil (32) -
ND (1615-1616)  - mm. Tun (123) -
ND (1616-1617)  - mm. Book on lectern (132) -
ND (1617-1618)  - mm. Crescent (72b) -
ND (1618-1619)  - mm. Plain cross (7a) -
ND (1619)  - mm. Saltire cross (16) -
Catalog ID2606249040
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