Description

King James I Reign, 1603-25.

The House of Stuart.

Second Coinage, 1604-19.

1604-5 Halfgroat.

Mint mark: Lis.

Obverse: Crowned rose within inner circle.

Legend: I : D’. G’ • ROSA • SINE • SPINA (James by the Grace of God a rose without thorns).

Reverse: Crowned thistle within inner circle.

Legend: TVEATVR • VNITA • DEVS • (May God protect this Union).

Silver: 0.925, 0.84g, 17mm.

Catalogue: Spink# 2659.

Grade: VG-aFine, well worn, scratches.