England ½ Crown - James I, 1613 – 1619
2nd coinage; 5th bust
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Crown
Year
1613 – 1619
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.125
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Crown from England. Issued from 1613 to 1619. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 0 mm and weighs 1.13 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust of James I right within inner beaded circle, legend around. (James by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
- Reverse
- Crowned quartered shield of arms dividing royal cypher and breaking inner beaded circle, legend around. (May God guard these United (Kingdoms))
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1618-1619) | — | mm. Plain cross (7a) | ||
| ND (1617-1618) | — | mm. Crescent (72b) | ||
| ND (1616-1617) | — | mm. Book on lectern (132) | ||
| ND (1615-1616) | — | mm. Tun (123) | ||
| ND (1613-1615) | — | mm. Cinquefoil (32) |
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