Scotland 1 Ducat - James VI, 1580
3rd Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Ducat
Year
1580
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
6.12
Diameter (mm)
28
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Ducat from Scotland. Issued in 1580. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 28 mm and weighs 6.12 g.
- Obverse
- Left facing bust of a young King James VI. (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crowned royal arms of Scotland, dividing the date. (Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1580 | — |
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