1 Crown - James I 2nd coinage; 1st bust ND
| Gold (.917) | 2.25 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1609 |
| Value | 1 Crown |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#16717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned shield of arms, legend around, mintmark above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
.HENRICUS.ROSAS.REGNA.IACOBUS.
I R
Translation: Henry united the roses, James the kingdoms
Comment
'Britain Crown' issue.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - James I (2nd coinage; 1st bust) ND (1604-1609) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. James I, who ruled from 1603 to 1625, was the first king of the House of Stuart, and his reign saw the introduction of new coinage and monetary reforms. The 1 Crown coin was one of the new coins introduced during this time, and it was made of gold (.917) and weighed 2.25 grams. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
