- Almost Uncirculated England Great Britain James I sterling silver 2 pence or 1/2 groat coin.
- First reign issue struck for King James I at the Tower Mint between 1603 and 1604.
- Spink S-2649, approx 18mm, mint mark Thistle (located obverse: 1:00 and reverse above shield).
- Well struck & centered.
- King wearing large crown with denomination mark II behind.
- Coinage type in everyday use, seldom found in high grade.
- Certified by PCGS to AU 53, Population Census: 2 Coins, none higher.
- Lightly toned, very nice in hand.
- Obverse legend: I D G ROSA SINE SPINA (James by the grace of God a rose without a thorn).
- Reverse: no legend: Quartered shield of arms with Thistle mintmark above.