England ½ Groat - James I, 1604 – 1609
2nd coinage; larger crown
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1604 – 1609
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
0.94
Diameter (mm)
18
Thickness (mm)
0.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from England. Issued from 1604 to 1609. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 18 mm and weighs 0.94 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned rose within inner circle, legend around. (James by the Grace of God a rose without thorns)
- Reverse
- Crowned thistle within inner circle, legend around. (May God protect this Union)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1607) | — | mm. Grapes (84) | ||
| ND (1607-1609) | — | mm. Coronet (74) | 3% | |
| ND (1606-1607) | — | mm. Escallop (79) | 12% | |
| ND (1605-1606) | — | mm. Rose (33) | 21% | |
| ND (1604-1605) | — | mm. Lis (105) | 58% |
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