Scotland 30 Shillings - James VI, 1581 – 1586
4th Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
30 Shillings
Year
1581 – 1586
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
22.9
Diameter (mm)
41
Demonetized
Yes
Description
30 Shillings from Scotland. Issued from 1581 to 1586. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 41 mm and weighs 22.9 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. One 'X' of the mark of value is above the others. (The King's power loveth judgement)
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