England ½ Groat - Elizabeth I, 1601 – 1602
7th issue
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Groat
Year
1601 – 1602
Ruler
Elizabeth I
(1558–1603)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Groat from England. Issued from 1601 to 1602. Struck in Silver (.925). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned bust left, two pellets behind, within inner beaded circle, legend around. Note: mintmark at 12 o'clock (Elizabeth by the Grace of God a rose without a thorn)
- Reverse
- Quartered shield of arms over cross fourchée within inner beaded circle, legend around. (City of London)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1602) | — | mm. 2 | 11% | |
| ND (1601-1602) | — | mm. 1 | 67% |
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