£110.00
Silver Shilling of James I (1603–1625), son of Mary Queen of Scots. Struck during his reign as King of England, featuring his portrait on the obverse and the crowned royal arms on the reverse. Reference: Spink 2668.
James I Silver Shilling – First Coinage, S.2668
This shilling was struck under James I (1603–1625), the first monarch to unite the crowns of England and Scotland. The son of Mary Queen of Scots, James succeeded Elizabeth I and began the Stuart dynasty in England.
The obverse carries a crowned bust of James I facing right, with the surrounding Latin legend proclaiming him as King by the Grace of God.
The reverse shows the royal coat of arms within a crowned shield, representing the union of England, Scotland, Ireland, and France. This design was used across his silver coinage during the early 17th century and is an important type for collectors of Stuart-era coins.
Specifications:
Date: 1603–1625
Monarch: James I (1603–1625)
Denomination: Shilling
Metal: Silver
Weight: c. 5.6 g (approx.)
Diameter: 30 mm (approx.)
Edge: Plain
Mint: Tower Mint, London
Obverse: Crowned bust of James I facing right, legend around
Reverse: Royal coat of arms within crowned shield, legend around
Reference: Spink 2668
A historic early Stuart silver issue, the James I Shilling is a key coin from the reign of the first monarch of both England and Scotland, making it an essential addition for collectors of British hammered coinage.
