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½ Penny - James I 3rd coinage; no mintmark ND
| Silver | 0.27 g | - |
| Issuer | England (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1603-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1625 |
| Value | ½ Penny (1⁄480) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1158-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 0.27 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#162943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Central Scottish thistle within beaded circle, no mintmark or legend.
Note: similar type with mintmark is 2nd coinage.
Comment
House of Stuart (1603-49), James I (1603-25), Third coinage (1619-25), struck at the Tower mint, London.North#2129.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Penny - James I (3rd coinage; no mintmark) ND (1619-1625) coin is that it was minted during a time of great economic change in England. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system implemented by King James I in 1603, which aimed to stabilize the country's economy and combat inflation. The ½ penny coin was a significant denomination at the time, and its introduction helped to facilitate trade and commerce in England and its territories.
