Pictures of Coins of the UK

by Tony Clayton

Coins of James I

Shilling

Elizabeth I <-- : : --> Charles II

First coinage Shilling, second bust (1603-1604) Mintmark lis (1604). Reverse legend starts EXVRGAT Courtesy of Spink

Second coinage Shilling, third bust (1604-1619) Mintmark lis (1604). S.2654 Reverse legend starts QVAE DEVS Courtesy of Spink

Second coinage Shilling, fourth bust (1604-1619) Mintmark rose (1605-6). S.2655 Courtesy of Spink

Second coinage Shilling, fourth bust (1604-1619) Mintmark grapes (1607). S.2655 Courtesy of Spink

Third coinage Shilling (1619-1625) Mintmark thistle (1621-23). Courtesy of Spink

A second example of the above, showing how much the style can vary in a single hammered coin type Courtesy of Spink

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