The 1621 Sixpence - James I, Third Coinage Silver sixpence of King James I, minted in the Tower Mint in London. Diameter 26mm and weighs 2.8g. SCBC 2670. North 2126. The mintmark for 1621 can be a rose or a thistle.
The Obverse shows the crowned bust of James I facing right. 'VI' is a mark of value (six pence). Mint mark is a rose. Legend "IACOBVS D G MAG BRI FRA ET HIB REX".
The Reverse is a square topped quartered shield with the combined arms of England and France in quarters 1 and 4; Scotland in 2, and Ireland in 3. Date above. All contained in a beaded inner circle with legend around "QVAE DEVS CONIVXIT NEMO SEPARAT", meaning What God has joined together let no man put asunder, referring to the union of England and Scotland.Edge is plain.
Image credit: Museums Victoria
Mintage: Not known
Minted at The Royal Mint
Minted in 1621
Monarch/Ruler: James I (1603-1625)
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Country of Origin: United Kingdom
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