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 rose) IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT 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, 1606; around, (mm. rose) QVAE DEVS CONIVXIT NEMO SEPARAT (translation, What God has joined together let no man put asunder).
Edge Description
Plain
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                                Acquisition InformationTransfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976 
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                                Date Issued1606 AD 
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                                MintRoyal 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
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                                MaterialSilver 
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                                Overall Dimensions25 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.871 g (Weight) 
 
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                                ShapeRound 
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                                References[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2103 Pages 
 [Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2658 Pages
 
 
             
                         
                         
         
         
        