½ Crown - James I 2nd coinage 1st bust (1604–1610)
| Country | England (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1604–1610 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Face value | 12.5p |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (917/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 1.250g · 0.0368 t oz |
| Diameter | 17.7mm |
| Thickness | 0.70mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 2629 |
Crowned bust of James I right within inner beaded circle, legend around.
[mm] · I .' D .' G .' ROSA .' SINE .' SPINA ·
Crowned quartered shield of arms dividing royal cypher and breaking inner beaded circle, legend around.
[mm] · TVEATVR · VNITA · DEVS ·
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The 1604 Half Crown - James I 2nd coinage – 1st bust is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1604 to 1610, struck in 91.67% gold. It weighs 1.25g and measures 17.7mm across. Reverse design: Crowned quartered shield of arms dividing royal cypher and breaking inner beaded circle, legend around.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1604 Half Crown - James I 2nd coinage – 1st bust worth?
No verified sale of the 1604 Half Crown - James I 2nd coinage – 1st bust has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £114 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1604 Half Crown - James I 2nd coinage – 1st bust?
Check the weight 1.25g and diameter 17.7mm and the metal (91.67% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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