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James I Gold Halfcrown, Second Coinage, Plain Cross Mint Mark (1618-19)

Very Fine Condition

Price: £1,415.00

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Product code: HISHCPC

  • Original gold halfcrown from the reign of James I
  • Coin contains the plain cross mint mark
  • Struck between 1618-19 at the Tower Mint in London
  • Fifth crowned bust
  • Certified authenticity by The Royal Mint
VF
very fine
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James I (1603-25),gold Halfcrown, second coinage, initial mark plain cross (1618-19), fifth crowned bust right, beaded circle and legend surrounding, +.I'. D'. G'. ROSA'. SINE'. SPINA.rev.crowned quartered shield of arms, beaded circle and legend surrounding, +. TVEATVR. VNITA.DEVS. 1.10g

Fully round, in very fine condition.

The Latin legends translate as "James by the grace of God, a rose without a thorn" on the obverse, and on the reverse as "May God guard these united" in reference to the Kingdoms of England and Scotland.

The crown gold of 22 carat output for this mint mark of 1618-19 period is recorded as £148,755 worth which is one of the lower figures in this coinage.

Specification

Specification Value
Weight 1.10 g
Quality Circulating
Year 1618-1619
Specification Value
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