© Michael62
© Michael62
½ Crown - James I 2nd coinage; 1st bust ND
| Gold (.9167) | 1.25 g | 17.7 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1610 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 17.7 mm |
| Thickness | 0.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#353926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned quartered shield of arms dividing royal cypher and breaking inner beaded circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: [mm] · TVEATVR · VNITA · DEVS ·
Unabridged legend: Tueatur Unita Deus
Translation: May God guard these United (Kingdoms)
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), James I (1603-25), Second coinage (1604-19), Gold halfcrown, First bust.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - James I (2nd coinage; 1st bust) ND (1604-1610) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in England. James I, who ruled from 1603 to 1625, was the first king of the House of Stuart, and his reign saw the introduction of new coinage and monetary reforms. The ½ Crown coin was one of the new coins introduced during this time, and it was made of gold (.9167) and weighed 1.25 grams. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
