1604 Gold Crown – James I

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The 1604 Gold Crown - James I

James I Gold Crown, minted 1604-1605 at the Tower Mint in London. Diameter 22mm and weight of 2.409g. SCBC 2624. North 2090.

This is known as a 'Britain Crown', also called a 1/4 Unite, and is a 5 shillings coin.

The Obverse shows a crowned first bust of King James facing right with lace collar. The mint mark is a Lis (looks like a small spear head pointing up) indicates second coinage of 1604-5. Legend is 'IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX'.

The Reverse shows a crowned quartered shield. Legend 'HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS' meaning Henry united the roses, James the kingdoms.

Images used by permission of Museums Victoria
 
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1604. See Coins and Events of 1604
Monarch/Ruler: James I (1603-1625)
Category: Crowns. See more Crown coins and see which Crown coins have the lowest mintage.
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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