Scotland 1 Plack - James V, 1513 – 1526
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Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Plack
Year
1513 – 1526
Ruler
James V
(1513–1542)
Composition
Billon
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
2.04
Diameter (mm)
24
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Plack from Scotland. Issued from 1513 to 1526. Struck in Billon. Measures 24 mm and weighs 2.04 g.
- Obverse
- Arms of Scotland within a tressure. Crowns to the left, right and above the arms. (James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Ornate cross with crowns and saltires in alternate angles. Mullet in the centre of the cross. (Town of Edinburgh)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1513-1526) | — |
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