How to collect Laurel
The Laurel was an English gold coin with a value of 20 shillings or one pound. Laurels were only minted during the reign of King James I and were named as the obverse shows James I wearing a Laurel.
When James VI of Scotland became James I of England and began to create a united kingdom, he introduced a gold coin known as the 'Unite'. In 1619 it was decided to replace the Unite with a lighter coin known as the 'Laurel', which was minted in 22 carat 'Crown' gold. The Laurel was still valued at 20 shillings (one Pound). The half-laurel and quarter-laurel were also made.
There are five main versions of the Laurel and the coin does not display a date but does usually have a mint mark to aid dating.
Which Monarchs have minted Laurel?
The following have minted Laurel during their reign:
 | James I (1603-1625) |
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The Laurel was an English gold coin with a value of 20 shillings or one pound. Laurels were only minted during the reign of King James I and were named as the obverse shows James I wearing a Laurel.When James VI of Scotland became James I of England and began to create a united kingdom, he introduced a gold coin known as the 'Unite'. In 1619 it was decided to replace the Unite with a lighter coin known as the 'Laurel', which was minted in 22 carat 'Crown' gold. The Laurel was still valued at 20 shillings (one Pound). The half-laurel and quarter-laurel were also made.
There are five main versions of the Laurel and the coin does not display a date but does usually have a mint mark to aid dating.