Scotland 2 Pence - James VI, 1619 – 1623

Issues of 1619 and 1623

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 2 Pence
Year 1619 – 1623
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Copper
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered (The planchets for these coins were rolled and cut by machine and the striking was done by hand)
Weight (g) 2.18
Diameter (mm) 19
Demonetized Yes

Description

2 Pence from Scotland. Issued from 1619 to 1623. Struck in Copper. Measures 19 mm and weighs 2.18 g.

Obverse
Triple headed thistle. (James, by the Grace of God, (King of) Great Britain)
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion facing left, two pellets to the right. (France and Ireland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1623)  1.9M Weight: 1.91 grams 100%
ND (1619)  1.7M Weight: 2.18 grams

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