1 Shilling - James I 1st issue; 1st bust ND
| Silver | 5.91 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1603-1604 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 5.91 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#237544 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Quartered shield with arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland within inner circle, legend and mintmark around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: •EXVRGAT•DEVS•DISSIPENTVR•INIMICI• [mm]
Translation: Let God arise and His enemies be scattered (Exergat Deus Dissipentur Inimici)
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), James I (1603-25), First Coinage (1603-04), first bust, thistle mintmark.With the accession of James VI of Scotland to the English throne, the royal titles and coat of arms are altered on the coinage; on the latter, the Scottish rampant lion and the Irish harp now appear in the second and third quarters, with the first and fourth quarters showing quartered arms of England and France.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - James I (1st issue; 1st bust) ND (1603-1604) coin from England is that it features a unique "first bust" design of King James I, which was only used on coins minted during his early years as king. This design shows the king with a more youthful and slender appearance than later depictions, making it a distinctive and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
