Scotland 1 Unicorn - James V, 1518 – 1526
1st Coinage, Countermarked
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Unicorn
Year
1518 – 1526
Ruler
James V
(1513–1542)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g)
3.82
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Unicorn from Scotland. Issued from 1518 to 1526. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.82 g.
- Obverse
- Unicorn bearing the arms of Scotland. 'X' or 'XC' beneath the unicorn. (James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Wavy star impaled upon an ornate cross. Countermarked with a cinquefoil. (Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1518-1526) | — |
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