England 1 Unite - James I, 1605 – 1615
2nd coinage; 4th bust
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Unite - James I
Year
1605 – 1615
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
9.95
Diameter (mm)
36.8
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Unite - James I from England. Issued from 1605 to 1615. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 36.8 mm and weighs 9.95 g.
- Obverse
- Fourth crowned bust right holding orb and sceptre within beaded circle, legend around. (James King of Great Britain France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned quartered shield dividing royal cypher within beaded circle, legend around. (I will make them one nation King James)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1613) | — | mm. Trefoil (45) | ||
| ND (1613-1615) | — | mm. Cinquefoil (32) | ||
| ND (1612-1613) | — | mm. Tower (71) | ||
| ND (1611-1612) | — | mm. Mullet (25) | ||
| ND (1610-1611) | — | mm. Bell (60) | ||
| ND (1609-1610) | — | mm. Key (90) | ||
| ND (1607) | — | mm. Grapes (84) | ||
| ND (1607-1609) | — | mm. Coronet (74) | ||
| ND (1606-1607) | — | mm. Escallop (79) | ||
| ND (1605-1606) | — | mm. Rose (33) |
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