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With a US tie in if possible 
We are like children who look at print and see a serpent in the last letter but one, and a sword in the last.
--Severian the Lame
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I don't think there is one.
Colonial American trade pieces? Contract issues? Legacies of Freedom sets?
--Severian the Lame
In 1603 James VI, King of Scotland also became James I, King of England. To celebrate the uniting of the two crowns, James issued this one pound gold coin which he called "the unite." The two countries would combine to under one parlement a century later.
I don't know if there is a tie-in coin, but here's one that signified the beginning of something that now has a good chance of ending, the link between England and Scotland.
In 1603 James VI, King of Scotland also became James I, King of England. To celebrate the uniting of the two crowns, James issued this one pound gold coin which he called "the unite." The two countries would combine to under one parlement a century later.
Holy Cow, the mint struck King James I brains out on that coin. Nice. Reading the Wiki on the history of James I, amazing. Mary, Queen of Scots, to Sir Walter Raleigh and everything else, Wow. Thanks for the post.
I don't know if there is a tie-in coin, but here's one that signified the beginning of something that now has a good chance of ending, the link between England and Scotland.
In 1603 James VI, King of Scotland also became James I, King of England. To celebrate the uniting of the two crowns, James issued this one pound gold coin which he called "the unite." The two countries would combine to under one parlement a century later.
Holy Cow, the mint struck King James I brains out on that coin. Nice. Reading the Wiki on the history of James I, amazing. Mary, Queen of Scots, to Sir Walter Raleigh and everything else, Wow. Thanks for the post.
This is a hammer stuck gold coin that was minted in the early 1600s. When you get involved with these pieces, it's a whole different world. The sinking die with James' "brains" sticking out is nothing unusual.
BTY James' mother was Mary Queen of Scots. Queen Elizabeth I had her beheaded for plotting to overthrow her. The ironic thing is that the son ended up with the title that cost his mother her life. Of course his mother never saw her son again after he was 11 months old. The royals could be very different people as you will learn if you study them. It's better than fiction.
C'mon. Really? Royal English history earlier than the current Elizabeth is quickly going in the bin due to cultural, social and economic changes.
Nonetheless, that is a great coin.
Have a nice day.
C'mon. Really? Royal English history earlier than the current Elizabeth is quickly going in the bin due to cultural, social and economic changes.
Nonetheless, that is a great coin.
Have a nice day.
You misinterpret what I wrote. For me the study of the British kings and all of their shenanigans is quite entertaining and more interesting that some of the novels I read today. Of course if history bores you, you won't share that opinion.
A “Sail of the Line”
A sail-of-the-line or ship-of-the-line was a type of naval warship constructed from the 17th century through the mid-19th century, to take part in the the naval tactic known as the “line of battle”, in which two columns of opposing warships would maneuver to bring the greatest weight of broadside guns to bear. The line-of-battle tactic required ships to form long single-file lines, and close with the enemy fleet on the same tack, battering the other fleet until one side had had enough and retreated. Any maneuvers would be carried out with the ships remaining in line for mutual protection. Since these engagements were almost invariably won by the heaviest ships carrying the most powerful guns, the natural order was to build sailing vessels that were the largest and most powerful of their time.
Although Spain, the Netherlands and France built huge fleets, and even in France's case with better ships, they were rarely able to match the skill of British naval crews. British crews excelled, in part, because they spent much more time at sea, were generally better fed, were well trained in gunnery (allowing a faster rate of fire), and were generally more competent as the Royal Navy based promotion much more on merit rather than securing leadership positions by purchase. Traditionally neglecting the British Army, which, historically, has usually been smaller than the armies of comparably prominent continental countries, Britain devoted more resources to her prized navy.
Victory
Due to the skill of one of Jervis’ captains, Horatio Nelson, during the battle and Jervis’ commitment to engage, a great victory was obtained for the Royal Navy - 15 British ships had defeated a Spanish fleet of 27, and the Spanish ships had a greater number of guns and men. But, Admiral Jervis had trained a highly disciplined force and this was pitted against a Spanish navy under Don José Córdoba that was little more than a panic stricken mob. Of 600-900 men on board his ships, only some 60 to 80 were trained seamen, the others being soldiers or inexperienced landsmen. The Spanish men fought courageously but without direction. After the San José was captured it was found that some of her guns still had their tompions (a plug or cover for a cannon “mouth” to keep out dust and moisture) in place. The confusion amongst the Spanish fleet was so great that they were unable to use their guns without causing more damage to their own ships than to the British.
"Got a flaming heart, can't get my fill"
C'mon. Really? Royal English history earlier than the current Elizabeth is quickly going in the bin due to cultural, social and economic changes.
Nonetheless, that is a great coin.
Have a nice day.
You misinterpret what I wrote. For me the study of the British kings and all of their shenanigans is quite entertaining and more interesting that some of the novels I read today. Of course if history bores you, you won't share that opinion.
Nah, I don't think I interpreted incorrectly the first time what you wrote. I get it. I've probably read more royal English history than 99% of the current population of the UK and America combined. And not nearly as much as you.
My Dad bought a cigar box of English coins at a garage sale in 1944 before shipping off to Europe and brought the coins home. Queen Anne halves, George the III, etc. None were worthy of slabbing, graffiti, dinged, scratched, but what do you want for a couple of pounds? My Dad and I researched 'em all.
I'll say it again, you have a nice coin. Best of luck to you.
Last year under Tyranny,
The year before Independence...
US Tie in, only July 4th We celebrate our independence, on June 23 the UK theirs!
“I want you to remember that no * ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb * die for his country”
This design was inspired by the Nova Constellatio coppers. I guess Britain could do the opposite of the Vermont coppers and instead of Stella Quarta Decima, Stella Una (and the Lion?)
Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association
United States of America
Untied States of Europe.
They're almost the same.
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Wow $69 for 3g...I will wait but I want one. I am so happy for the folks across the pond.
“I want you to remember that no * ever won a war by dying for his country. He won it by making the other poor dumb * die for his country”
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