James I Halfgroat, 1st coinage, armoured bust, mm thistle (1603-4) first crowned quartered shield of

first crowned quartered shield of arms

holding scales and cornucopia

date in exergue (Peck 902

73g (BCW Ls-1F/LS-d1

edge milled (DISH M10 C2

James I Halfgroat, 1st coinage, armoured bust, mm thistle (1603-4) first crowned quartered shield ofJames I (1603 25), silver Half Groat, first coinage (1603 04), first crowned and armoured bust right, value II behind, beaded circles and legend surrounding, initial mark thistle (1603 04), . I; D; G; ROSA: SINE: SPINA:, rev. large quartered shield of arms, mint mark thistle above, toothed outer border, weight 0. 96g (N. 2076; S. 2649). Toned, double struck a little off centre and weak in parts, otherwise very fine.