1/2 Crown - James I 2nd coinage, 1st bust

€353,926.00
IssuerEngland
Year1604-1610
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Crown (1/8)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionGold (.9167)
Weight1.25 g
Dimensions17.7 mm
Thickness0.7 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2629, KM#30
Obverse descriptionCrowned bust of James I right within inner beaded circle, legend around.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering[mm] · I .` D .` G .` ROSA .` SINE .` SPINA ·
(Translation: James by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse descriptionCrowned quartered shield of arms dividing royal cypher and breaking inner beaded circle, legend around.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering[mm] · TVEATVR · VNITA · DEVS ·
(Translation: May God guard these United (Kingdoms))
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1604-1605)  - mm. Lis (105) -
ND (1605-1606)  - mm. Rose (33) -
ND (1606-1607)  - Escallop (79) -
ND (1607)  - mm. Grapes (84) -
ND (1607-1609)  - mm. Coronet (74) -
ND (1609-1610)  - mm. Key (90) -
Catalog ID1404922990
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