1542-1558 Mary Queen of Scots- Scotland (mother of James VI of Scotland that unified England and became James I of England) Silver Bawbee, 6 Pence coin. Excellent silver coin with detail.

Historic coin over 450 Year Old Coin. Collectible and Rare

Mother of King James VI of Scotland 1567-1603 then became King of United England became James I and ruled both from 1603-1625 after the death of Elizabeth I of England.

James VI of Scotland 1567-1603 became...

James I of England 1603-1625

This represents a part of Colonial Coinage used here in America, due to the shortage of copper and but also because this was a fundamental building block of America. Jamestown was named for James II. Like William and Mary College here in Virginia, and many other States (Like Georgia, Charlestown W.Va, Charlotte, N.C. etc. etc.) and cities, towns and counties across the United States of America we owe much of these early days to the Kings and Queens, their spouses and other leaders of Great Britain that they were named for and their history as we share much of it in our roots and are reminded daily of this connection.

Scarcity of early coinage in America where denominations were used primarily from Great Britain but other colonizing nations as well, the value was in the material either copper or silver, so almost any country's currency would pass hands.

Kings and Queens of Great Britain:

"Bloody" Mary         1542-1558

Elizabeth I                1558-1603

James I                     1603-1625

Charles I                   1625-1649

The Commonwealth 1649-1659

Charles II                  1660-1685

James II                    1685-1688 (Abdicated to William of Orange) 3 Year Reign: Shortest in 500 yr

William and Mary    1689-1702 (William alone 1695-1702)

Anne                         1702-1714

George I                   1714-1727

George II                  1727-1760

George III                 1760-1820

Historically significant dates during the colonization of America and our history and the cities and towns we live in today named for these people of history.

Thanks for your consideration.

Jonathan

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