Scotland 1 Crown - James VIII, 1709

Pattern

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound sterling (1707 – 1970)
Coin type Pattern
Denomination 1 Crown = 5 Shillings
Year 1709
Ruler James VIII (1701–1766)
Composition Silver
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Diameter (mm) 41
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Crown = 5 Shillings from Scotland. Issued in 1709. Struck in Silver. Measures 41 mm and weighs 0 g.

Obverse
Right facing laureate bust of James VIII (James III, by the grace of God)
Reverse
Crowned oval arms (King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1709  1 The only known example is in the collection of the British Museum

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