© Stacks Bowers
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1 Shilling - James I Fourth Bust ND
| Silver | 4.63 g | - |
| Issuer | Ireland |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1607 |
| Value | 1 Shilling (1⁄20) |
| Currency | Second Irish Pound (1460-1826) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#332618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned harp within beaded inner circle. Mintmark begins legend
Script: Latin
Lettering: · HENRICVS ·ROSAS · REGNA · IACOBVS
Translation: Henry united the roses, James the kingdoms
Comment
The fourth bust can also be identified via the ‘plain shoulder’ and ‘ruff’ (if the beard is not visible)James was King of Scotland from 1567 and in 1603 he succeeded Elizabeth I, uniting England, Scotland, and Ireland.
He based himself in England and reigned in all three kingdoms for 22 years, using the title King of Great Britain and Ireland, until his death in 1625 at the age of 58.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Shilling - James I (Fourth Bust) ND (1604-1607) coin from Ireland is that it features a unique design element known as a "pellet-in-ring" mintmark, which was used to indicate the coin's minting location. This mintmark can be found on the reverse side of the coin, near the bottom. It is a small circle containing a central pellet, surrounded by a larger ring. This feature was used by the Dublin Mint to distinguish its coins from those produced by other mints during the same period.
