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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
½ Groat - James I 2nd coinage; larger crown ND
| Silver (.925) | 0.94 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1604-1609 |
| Value | ½ Groat (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 0.94 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#52447 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 73% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle within inner circle, legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVEATVR • VNITA • DEVS •
Translation: May God protect this Union
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), James I (1603-25), Second coinage (1604-19).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - James I (2nd coinage; larger crown) ND (1604-1609) 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 English monarch to rule both England and Scotland, and his reign saw the union of the two countries under a single government. This coin, which features a larger crown on the obverse (front) side, was minted during a period of economic and political stability, and its silver content made it a valuable and reliable form of currency for the time.
