England ½ Crown - James I, 1604 – 1610
2nd coinage; 1st bust
Information
Country
England
England
Currency
Pound sterling
(1158 – 1970)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Crown
Year
1604 – 1610
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Gold (.9167)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.25
Diameter (mm)
17.7
Thickness (mm)
0.7
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Crown from England. Issued from 1604 to 1610. Struck in Gold (.9167). Measures 17.7 mm and weighs 1.25 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 (1609-1610) | — | mm. Key (90) | ||
| ND (1607) | — | mm. Grapes (84) | ||
| ND (1607-1609) | — | mm. Coronet (74) | ||
| ND (1606-1607) | — | Escallop (79) | ||
| ND (1605-1606) | — | mm. Rose (33) | ||
| ND (1604-1605) | — | mm. Lis (105) |
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