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1 Laurel - James I 3rd coinage ND
| Gold (.917) | - | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1623-1624 |
| Value | 1 Laurel |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM VNAM
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Laurel - James I (3rd coinage) ND (1623-1624) from England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold (.917) is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. King James I, who ruled from 1567 to 1625, was the first English monarch to issue a gold coinage, and this particular coin was minted during his third coinage, which was introduced in 1623. The coin features a laurel wreath on the obverse (front) side, and the reverse (back) side features the royal coat of arms. The coin was minted at a time when England was experiencing significant economic and political changes, including the establishment of the East India Company and the beginning of the English colonization of North America. Despite these changes, the coin remained a stable and trusted form of currency, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
