Scotland 1 Hat Piece - James VI, 1591 – 1593
6th Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Hat
Year
1591 – 1593
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
4.52
Diameter (mm)
27
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Hat from Scotland. Issued from 1591 to 1593. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 27 mm and weighs 4.52 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing bust of James VI wearing a tall hat. Thistle to the left of the bust. (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Standing crowned lion holding a sceptre with 'Jehovah' written in Hebrew above it. (Hebrew: Jehovah Latin: Thee alone do I fear)
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