© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
6 Pence - James I 1st issue; 2nd bust
| Silver | 3.22 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1603-1604 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.22 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16765 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms within beaded circle, date and mintmark above, legend around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
·EXVRGAT·DEVS·DISSIPENTVR·INIMICI·
1604
Translation: Let God arise and His enemies be scattered
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), James I (1603-25), First coinage (1603-4), Second bust (1603-4).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from James I's reign is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king with a distinctive "strapwork" design on the reverse, which was a new style introduced during his reign. This design featured intricate patterns and curlicues that gave the coin a unique and distinctive look. Additionally, the coin was made of silver, which was a significant change from earlier coins that were made of copper or other metals. Overall, the 6 Pence coin from James I's reign is a rare and interesting piece of numismatic history.
