England 6 Pence - James I, 1604 – 1606

2nd issue; 3rd bust

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country England England
Currency Pound sterling (1158 – 1970)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 6 Pence
Year 1604 – 1606
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Weight (g) 2.83
Diameter (mm) 26
Demonetized Yes

Description

6 Pence from England. Issued from 1604 to 1606. Struck in Silver. Measures 26 mm and weighs 2.83 g.

Obverse
Third crowned and draped bust of King James I right with denomination behind within inner beaded circle, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock (James by the Grace of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms below date within inner beaded circle, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock (What God hath joined let no man put asunder)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1606  mm. Escallop (79) 22%
1606  mm. Rose (33)
1605  mm. Lis (105) 22%
1605  mm. Rose (33) 33%
1604  mm. Lis (105) 28%

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