Scotland 1 Bawbee - James V, 1538 – 1542
3rd Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Bawbee
Year
1538 – 1542
Ruler
James V
(1513–1542)
Composition
Billon (.250 silver)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.88
Diameter (mm)
22
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Bawbee from Scotland. Issued from 1538 to 1542. Struck in Billon (.250 silver). Measures 22 mm and weighs 1.88 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned thistle with a 'I' to the left and a '5' to the right. Annulet above the 'I' (James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crown impaled upon a saltire, flanked by fleur-de-lis (Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1538-1542) | — |
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