© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
Double Crown - James I 2nd coinage; 5th bust ND
| Gold (.9167) | 4.89 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1611-1619 |
| Value | 2 Crowns (½) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 4.89 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#304317 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms dividing royal cypher within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
HENRICVS • ROSAS • REGNA • IACOBVS
I R
Unabridged legend:
Henricus Rosas Regna Jacobus
Jacobus Rex
Translation:
Henry united the rose, James the Kingdoms
King James
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), James I (1603-25), Second coinage (1604-19), struck at the Tower mint, London.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Crown - James I (2nd coinage; 5th bust) ND (1611-1619) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. James I, who ruled from 1603 to 1625, was the first English monarch to rule both England and Scotland, and this coin was minted during a period of economic and political instability, including the Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and the Thirty Years' War in Europe. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, with its gold content and detailed design making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
