Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence
Tower Mint, London
James I (1603-1625)
The denomination is given by the Roman numeral VI behind the King's head
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, crowned bust of the King facing right; behind the value of the coin in pence in Roman numerals, VI; around, (mm. thistle) IACOBVS D G ANG SCO FRA ET HIB REX
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, square topped shield bearing the Royal Arms; above, 1603; around, (mm. thistle) EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI (translation, let God arise let his enemies be scattered)
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
1603 AD
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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
09
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.829 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2074 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2648 Pages
