Scotland 12 Pence - James VI, 1594 – 1596

7th Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Shilling
Year 1594 – 1596
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 0.76
Diameter (mm) 12
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Shilling from Scotland. Issued from 1594 to 1596. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 12 mm and weighs 0.76 g.

Obverse
Right facing armoured bust of James VI, pellet to the left of the king's head (James VI, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse
Crowned triple thistle (No one shall hurt me with impunity)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1596  —
1595  —
1594  —

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