Scotland ½ Unicorn - James IV, 1488 – 1513
Type I
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Unicorn
Year
1488 – 1513
Ruler
James IV
(1488–1513)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.9
Diameter (mm)
19
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Unicorn from Scotland. Issued from 1488 to 1513. Struck in Gold. Measures 19 mm and weighs 1.9 g.
- Obverse
- Unicorn bearing a shield with a lion rampant on it. Crown of three fleur-de-lis around the unicorn's neck. (James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Twelve pointed star. (Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1488-1513) | — |
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