Code: 12993
This is a silver sixpence of King James Ist, Second Coinage, Rose mm, struck at London in 1605 AD.
Obverse: IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRA ET HIB REX, ( "James by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland") 4th crowned bust of King James I right, mintmark 'Rose.
Reverse: QVÆ DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET “What God has joined together, let no man put asunder” Quartered shield of arms within, legend around.
This is a key date coin minted during the infamous Gunpowder plot! Some weakness. About Fine and much better in parts
DENOMINATION: Shilling
CULTURE: Stuart England
MONARCH: King James Ist
DATE: 1603 - 1625 AD (this coin was minted in 1605 AD)
MATERIAL: Silver
SIZE: 25.5mm diameter
WEIGHT: 2.86 grams
ATTRIBUTION: Spink #2658, North #2103
PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection in Spalding, United Kingdom.
