- 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.