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6 Pence - James I 2nd issue; 3rd bust
| Silver | 2.83 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1606 |
| Value | 6 Pence (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.83 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
Quartered shield of arms below date within inner beaded circle, legend around, mintmark at 12 o'clock
Script: Latin
Lettering: QUAE·DEVS·CONIVNXIT·NEMO·SEPARET
Translation: What God hath joined let no man put asunder
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), James I (1603-25), Second coinage (1604-19), Third bust (1604-6).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from James I's second issue with the third bust (1604-1606) is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king with a distinctive " Stuart" style, which included a long, pointed beard and a crown with a large arch. This design was a departure from the more traditional depictions of monarchs on coins and helped to establish the visual identity of the Stuart dynasty.
