½ Groat - James I 1st coinage obverse
Obverse
½ Groat - James I 1st coinage reverse
Reverse

½ Groat - James I 1st coinage (1603–1604)

CountryEngland Year1603–1604 Denom½ Groat MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£1.31
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1603–1604
Denomination½ Groat
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.970g
Diameter18.0mm
ShapeRound
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2649
Obverse

First crowned bust of King James I right, denomination behind head to left, legend around.

I: D : G : ROSA • SINE • SPINA

Reverse

Quartered shield of arms with mintmark above.

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0312
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.31

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About the 1603 Half Groat - James I 1st coinage

The 1603 Half Groat - James I 1st coinage is a circulating ½ groat coin issued from 1603 to 1604, struck in silver. It weighs 0.97g and measures 18mm across. Reverse design: Quartered shield of arms with mintmark above.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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How much is the 1603 Half Groat - James I 1st coinage worth?

No verified sale of the 1603 Half Groat - James I 1st coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.31 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1603 Half Groat - James I 1st coinage?

Check the weight 0.97g and diameter 18mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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