England 6 Pence - James I, 1603 – 1604

1st issue; 2nd bust

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1603 – 1604
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Alignment Medal alignment ↑↑
Weight (g) 3.22
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Pence from England. Issued from 1603 to 1604. Struck in Silver. Measures 0 mm and weighs 3.22 g.

Obverse
Second crowned bust of King James I facing right within beaded circle, denomination in Roman numerals behind head, mintmark above (James by the Grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland)
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms within beaded circle, date and mintmark above, legend around (Let God arise and His enemies be scattered)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1604  — mm. Lis (105) 19%
1604  — mm. Thistle (125) 63%
1603  — mm. Thistle (125) 19%

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