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1603 PCGS AU 53 James I 2 Pence England 1/2 Groat Britain Silver Coin POP 2/0 (24091203C)

Regular price $495.00

  • 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.