Scotland 1 Penny - James IV, 1488 – 1513

2nd Issue, Type IV

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Penny
Year 1488 – 1513
Ruler James IV (1488–1513)
Composition Billon
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Diameter (mm) 14
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Penny from Scotland. Issued from 1488 to 1513. Struck in Billon. Measures 14 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Forward facing rounded bust of James IV. (James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse
Long cross with a crown and fleur-de-lis in alternating quarters. (Town of Edinburgh)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
ND (1488-1513) 

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