1 Shilling - James I 1st issue; 1st bust obverse
Obverse
1 Shilling - James I 1st issue; 1st bust reverse
Reverse

1 Shilling - James I 1st issue 1st bust (1603–1604)

CountryEngland Year1603–1604 Denom1 Shilling MetalSilver Melt ~£7.96
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1603–1604
Denomination1 Shilling
Face value5p
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight5.910g
Diameter31.0mm
ShapeRound
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2645
Obverse

First crowned bust right, denomination behind, all within inner circle, legend and mintmark around. Note: square-cut beard

IACOBVS•D:G′.ANG′.SCO′.FRA′.ET•HIB′.REX•[mm]

Reverse

Quartered shield with arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland within inner circle, legend and mintmark around.

•EXVRGAT•DEVS•DISSIPENTVR•INIMICI• [mm]

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.1900
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £7.96

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About the 1603 1 Shilling - James I 1st issue – 1st bust

The 1603 1 Shilling - James I 1st issue – 1st bust is a circulating 1 shilling coin issued from 1603 to 1604, struck in silver. It weighs 5.91g and measures 31mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield with arms of England, Scotland, France and Ireland within inner circle, legend and mintmark around.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1603 1 Shilling - James I 1st issue – 1st bust worth?

No verified sale of the 1603 1 Shilling - James I 1st issue – 1st bust has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £7.96 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1603 1 Shilling - James I 1st issue – 1st bust?

Check the weight 5.91g and diameter 31mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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