Thistle Crown Pubblico Deposited
An English gold coin struck only in the reign of James I pursuant to a proclamation of October 20, 1604. Its original value was four Shillings, which was raised one tenth, or to four Shillings and four and three quarter Pence, in 1611. The union of the kingdoms is referred to in the legend Tucatur unita Deus, i.e., "May God protect the united (Kingdoms)." This coin was discontinued in 1612, the addition to its value making it extremely inconvenient for reckoning. It receives its name from the crowned thistle on one side
- Frey's Dictionary (American Journal of Numismatics, Vol. 50, 1916)