Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Sixpence
Tower Mint, London
King James I (1603-1625)
Obverse Description
Within an inner beaded circle, a crowned bust of the King facing right; behind, the Roman numeral VI; around, (mm thistle) IACOBVS D G ANG SCO FRA ET HIB REX
Reverse Description
Within a beaded circle a square topped shield quartered with the combined arms of England and France (1 & 4), Scotland (2) and Ireland (3); above, 1604; around, (mm. thistle) EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI (translation, Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered).
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Mr Alfred Chitty, 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1604 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
07
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.853 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2075 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2648 Pages
