Scotland ½ Crown - James VI 10th Coinage (1609–1625)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1609–1625 |
| Denomination | ½ Crown |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.916) (916/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 1.250g · 0.0368 t oz |
| Diameter | 17.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5470 |
Right facing bust of James VI.
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Crowned royal arms with the Scottish arms in the first and fourth quarters.
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The 1609 Scotland Half Crown - James VI 10th Coinage is a circulating ½ crown coin issued from 1609 to 1625, struck in 91.6% gold. It weighs 1.25g and measures 17mm across. Reverse design: Crowned royal arms with the Scottish arms in the first and fourth quarters.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1609 Scotland Half Crown - James VI 10th Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1609 Scotland Half Crown - James VI 10th Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £115 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1609 Scotland Half Crown - James VI 10th Coinage?
Check the weight 1.25g and diameter 17mm and the metal (91.6% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
