Pictures of Coins of the UK

by Tony Clayton

Coins of James I

Shilling

First coinage Shilling, second bust (1603-1604)
Mintmark lis (1604).
Reverse legend starts EXVRGAT
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Second coinage Shilling, third bust (1604-1619)
Mintmark lis (1604). S.2654
Reverse legend starts QVAE DEVS
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Second coinage Shilling, fourth bust (1604-1619)
Mintmark rose (1605-6). S.2655
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Second coinage Shilling, fourth bust (1604-1619)
Mintmark grapes (1607). S.2655
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Third coinage Shilling (1619-1625)
Mintmark thistle (1621-23).
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A second example of the above, showing how much the style can vary in a single hammered coin type
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Main Pictures Index
Index for Coins of James I
Earlier: Shillings of Elizabeth I
Later: Shillings of Charles I

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Pictures of Coins of the UK - James I (1s) / Copyright reserved by the author, Tony Clayton
v5 21st June 2010