Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Tower Mint, London
James I (1603-1625)
Obverse Description
At centre within circle of beads, crowned bust of the King facing right; behind, the Roman numeral I; around, (mm. lis) I D G ROSA SINE SPINA (translation, James by the Grace of God, a rose without a thorn).
Reverse Description
A square topped shield bearing the Royal Arms; above, mm. lis
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1604-1605
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London
The Royal Mint was in the Tower of London at the time this coin was struck and is usually referred to as the Tower Mint -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
04
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
13 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.466 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2077 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2650A Pages
