1/2 Groat - James I 1st coinage

€104,461.00
IssuerEngland
Year1603-1604
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound sterling (1158-1970)
CompositionSilver
Weight0.97 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#2649, KM#10
Obverse descriptionFirst crowned bust of King James I right, denomination behind head to left, legend around.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringI: D : G : ROSA • SINE • SPINA
(Translation: James by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
Reverse descriptionQuartered shield of arms with mintmark above.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering(uninscribed)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1603-1604)  - mm. Thistle (125) -
ND (1604)  - mm. Lis (105) -
Catalog ID3181847540
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