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½ Crown - James I 2nd coinage; 5th bust ND
| Gold (.9167) | 1.125 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1613-1619 |
| Value | ½ Crown (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.125 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#52461 |
|---|---|
| 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, Fifth bust.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - James I (2nd coinage; 5th bust) ND (1613-1619) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in England. King James I, who ruled from 1567 to 1625, was the first English monarch to rule both England and Scotland, and his reign saw the introduction of the Union of Crowns, which united the two countries under a single monarch. Additionally, this coin was minted during a period of economic and political instability, with the English economy struggling with inflation and the kingdom facing threats from abroad. Despite these challenges, the ½ Crown coin remained a popular and widely used denomination during this time, and its design has been celebrated for its beauty and historical significance.
