Scotland 20 Shillings - James VI, 1582 – 1585

4th Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 20 Shillings
Year 1582 – 1585
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Diameter (mm) 38
Demonetized Yes

Description

20 Shillings from Scotland. Issued from 1582 to 1585. Struck in Silver. Measures 38 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Left facing half-length depiction of James VI in armour. (James VI, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse
Crowned arms of Scotland, flanked by 'IR' and mark of value. (The King's power loveth judgement)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1585  —
1584  —
1583  —
1582  —

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