Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Tower Mint, London
James I (1603-1625)
Obverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, a rose; around, (mm. tower) I D G ROSA SINE SPINA (translation, James by the Grace of God, a rose without a thorn).
Reverse Description
At centre within a circle of beads, a thistle; (mm. tower) TVEATVR UNITA DEVS (translation, may God guard these united (kingdoms)
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), Dr William Howat, 15 Mar 1976
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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
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
01
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
14 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.407 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] North, J. J. 1963. English Hammered Coinage., North 2106 Pages
[Book] Skingley, Philip. 2007. Coins of England and the United Kingdom., Spink 2661 Pages
