England 1 Shilling - James I, 1606 – 1613
2nd issue; 5th bust
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Shilling
Year
1606 – 1613
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6
Diameter (mm)
29
Thickness (mm)
0.9
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Shilling from England. Issued from 1606 to 1613. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 29 mm and weighs 6 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of King James I right within beaded inner circle, denomination behind, legend around. Note: single- and double-arched crown varieties exist (James by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms within beaded inner circle, legend around. (What God Has Joined Let no One Separate)
- Edge
- Plain
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1613) | — | mm. Trefoil (45) | 22% | |
| ND (1612-1613) | — | mm. Tower (71) | ||
| ND (1611-1612) | — | mm. Mullet (25) | 6% | |
| ND (1610-1611) | — | mm. Bell (60) | 6% | |
| ND (1609-1610) | — | mm. Key (90) | ||
| ND (1607-1609) | — | mm. Coronet (74) | 33% | |
| ND (1606-1607) | — | Scallop [not this type - see 4th bust] | 22% |
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