noun
- Plural of jacobus; gold coins issued during the reign of James I of England (1603–1625), or similar coins from other periods.
Usage: historical; numismatic
Examples
- The museum's collection includes several rare jacobuses from the early 17th century.
- Collectors of historical currency often seek jacobuses as valuable artifacts.
- The jacobuses were among the most prized coins of the Stuart era.
- Antique dealers authenticated the jacobuses before offering them for sale.