6 Pence - James I (3rd issue; 6th bust) 1620-1624 front 6 Pence - James I (3rd issue; 6th bust) 1620-1624 back
6 Pence - James I (3rd issue; 6th bust) 1620-1624 photo
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6 Pence - James I 3rd issue; 6th bust

 
Silver 3.2 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
James I (1603-1625)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1620-1624
Value
6 Pence (1⁄40)
Currency
Pound sterling (1158-1970)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#167359
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms below date, legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering: QVÆ DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET

Translation: What God hath joined let no man put asunder

Comment

House of Stuart (1603-49), James I (1603-25), Third coinage (1619-25), struck at the Tower mint, London.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 6 Pence coin from James I's 3rd issue (1620-1624) is that it features a unique "6th bust" design, which shows the king with a more mature and stern expression compared to his earlier coinage. This design change was likely made to reflect the king's growing authority and maturity as a ruler.