Scotland 1 Thistle Noble - James VI, 1588 – 1593
5th Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Noble
Year
1588 – 1593
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Gold (.979)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.63
Diameter (mm)
36
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Noble from Scotland. Issued from 1588 to 1593. Struck in Gold (.979). Measures 36 mm and weighs 7.63 g.
- Obverse
- Ship with crowned royal Scottish arms at the centre. Thistle on the hull of the ship. (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crossed sceptres with a thistle at the centre. Surrounded by crowns, thistles and lions rampant. (Sceptres flourish with the pious, Jehova gives them kingdoms and numbers them)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1588-1593) | — |
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