King James I Silver Shilling

This is a silver shilling of King James Ist, First Coinage, Thistle mm, struck at London in 1603 - 1604. The second bust beard appears to merge with the collar.

Obverse: IACOBVS·D·G·ANG·SCO·FRA·ET·HIB·REX,  ( "James by the Grace of God King of England, Scotland, France and Ireland") 2nd crowned bust of King James I right, mintmark 'Thistle'.

Reverse: EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI  “May God rise up, may [his] enemies be scattered” Quartered shield of arms within, legend around.

DENOMINATION: Shilling

CULTURE: Stuart England

MONARCH: King James Ist

DATE: 1603 - 1625 AD (this coin minted in 1603 - 1604 AD)

MATERIAL: Silver

SIZE: 29.8mm diameter

WEIGHT: 5.35 grams

ATTRIBUTION: Spink 2646

PROVENANCE: Formerly in a private collection Cranbrook, United Kingdom.