England 1 Sovereign - James I, 1603 – 1604
1st coinage; 1st bust
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Sovereign - James I
Year
1603 – 1604
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Gold (.979)
Shape
Round
Weight (g)
11.15
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Sovereign - James I from England. Issued from 1603 to 1604. Struck in Gold (.979). Measures 0 mm and weighs 11.15 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned half-length first bust of King James right with plain armour. (James by the Grace of God King of England Scotland France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned quartered shield dividing monogram. (Let God arise and His enemies be scattered)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1603-1604) | — | mm. Thistle (125) |
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