England 1 Shilling - James I, 1603 – 1605
1st issue; 2nd bust
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1603 – 1605
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
6
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from England. Issued from 1603 to 1605. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 31 mm and weighs 6 g.
- Obverse
- Second crowned bust right, denomination behind, all within inner circle, legend and mintmark around. Note: beard appears to merge with collar (James by the Grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield with arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland within inner circle, legend and mintmark around. (Let God arise and His enemies be scattered (Exergat Deus Dissipentur Inimici))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1604-1605) | — | mm Lis (105) | 45% | |
| ND (1603-1604) | — | mm Thistle (125) | 60% |
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