James I

1620 Gold Laurel – James I (MM Rose) - The third version of the Laurel. Laurels were on minted during the reign of King James I. The Obverse shows the first bust of King James I which is described as the third small rounded head.

1619 Gold Laurel – James I (MM Spur Rowel) - When James VI of Scotland became James I of England 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.