Description

King James I Reign, 1603-25.

The House of Stuart.

First Coinage, 1603-4.

Shilling, mint mark thistle.

Obverse: Second bust with shoulder armour.

Legend:  IACOBVS·D·G·ANG·SCO·FRA·ET·HIB·REX.

Reverse: Quartered shield of arms within, legend around.

Reverse Legend: EXVRGAT DEVS DISSIPENTVR INIMICI.

Catalogue: Spink# 2646.

Silver: 5.59g, diameter 31mm.

Grade: Obverse VG portrait, clear legend, scratches, reverse better, Fine, legend clear, scratches, almost full flan.