Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Double Crown
Tower Mint, London
King James I (1603-1625)
The double crown is also known as a half-unite or half-sovereign, it is a 10 shillings coin. it was struck from crown gold (22 carats fine)
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing right wearing lace collar and decorated armour; around, (mm tower) IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
Reverse Description
Crowned shield dividing the letters I R; the shield is quartered with the joint arms of England and France (1 & 4), Scotland (2) and Ireland (3); around, (mm tower) HENRICVS ROSA REGNA IACOBVS (translation, Henry united the roses, James the kingdoms)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1929
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Date Issued
1612-1613 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Royal Mint, London, London, England, Great Britain, 1612-1613
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
Gold
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 5.007 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2088 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2623 Pages
