Scotland 1 Ducat - James V, 1539 – 1540

3rd Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Ducat
Year 1539 – 1540
Ruler James V (1513–1542)
Composition Gold (.958)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.72
Diameter (mm) 22
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Ducat from Scotland. Issued from 1539 to 1540. Struck in Gold (.958). Measures 22 mm and weighs 5.72 g.

Obverse
Right facing bust of James V. (James the Fifth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse
Crowned royal Scottish arms impaled upon a cross fleury. (The King's power loveth judgement.)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1540  — Struck until 1542
1539  —

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