Scotland 1 Unicorn - James III, 1484 – 1488
Issue of 1484-88
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Unicorn
Year
1484 – 1488
Ruler
James III
(1460–1488)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.82
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Unicorn from Scotland. Issued from 1484 to 1488. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.82 g.
- Obverse
- Unicorn bearing a shield of royal arms. (Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered)
- Reverse
- Wavy star over a cross fleury. (Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1484-1488) | — |
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