Scotland ½ Rider - James VI, 1593 – 1601

7th coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ½ Rider
Year 1593 – 1601
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Gold (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 2.54
Diameter (mm) 21
Demonetized Yes

Description

½ Rider from Scotland. Issued from 1593 to 1601. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 21 mm and weighs 2.54 g.

Obverse
Armoured James VI riding on horseback, wielding a sword. (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse
Crowned Scottish arms. (I hope for better things)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1601  —
1599  —
1598  —
1595  —
1594  —
1593  —

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