James I England and Ireland ( VI Scotland) Hammered Silver Shilling 1603-1625

Description

Denomination : One shilling
Period : James I
Date : 1602-1625
Origin : England
Condition : Fine
Features : 6th bust

Reference: Spink #2688

Condition Summary

Uncirculated (U). As struck with no traces of wear

Extremely Fine (EF). Very slight traces of wear

Very Fine ( VF). Very few signs of wear on the higher parts of the relief

Fine (F). Wear on the coin

James VI and I (19 June 1566 – 27 March 1625) was King of Scotland as James VI. and King of England and King of Ireland as James I. He was the first monarch  it could be argued to be the king of Great Britain. He ruled in Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 until his death and he ruled in England and Ireland from 24 March 1603 until his death.