Scotland 10 Shillings - James VI, 1582 – 1584
4th Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
10 Shillings
Year
1582 – 1584
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
7.63
Diameter (mm)
31
Demonetized
Yes
Description
10 Shillings from Scotland. Issued from 1582 to 1584. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 31 mm and weighs 7.63 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. (The King's power loveth judgement)
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