Scotland ½ Crown - James VI, 1605 – 1609
9th Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
½ Crown
Year
1605 – 1609
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
1.25
Diameter (mm)
17
Demonetized
Yes
Description
½ Crown from Scotland. Issued from 1605 to 1609. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 17 mm and weighs 1.25 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing bust of James VI. (James, by the grace of God, a rose without thorns)
- Reverse
- Crowned royal arms with the English arms in the first and fourth quarters. (May God guard these united)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1605-1609) | — |
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