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

½ Penny - James I 1st coinage (1603–1605)

CountryEngland Year1603–1605 Denom½ Penny MintRoyal Mint MetalSilver Melt ~£0.31
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CountryEngland (United Kingdom)
Year1603–1605
Denomination½ Penny
MintRoyal Mint · Llantrisant
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionSilver
Weight0.230g
Diameter10.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink2651
Obverse

Portcullis with mintmark above, no legend.

Reverse

Long cross moline with pellets in angles, no legend.

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0074
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £0.31
Also issued as

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About the 1603 Halfpenny - James I 1st coinage

The 1603 Halfpenny - James I 1st coinage is a circulating ½ penny coin issued from 1603 to 1605, struck in silver. It weighs 0.23g and measures 10mm across. Reverse design: Long cross moline with pellets in angles, no legend.

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

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Check the weight 0.23g and diameter 10mm and the metal (silver) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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