Scotland ⅓ Ryal - James VI, 1567 – 1571

1st Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅓ Ryal
Year 1567 – 1571
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 10.18
Diameter (mm) 31
Demonetized Yes

Description

⅓ Ryal from Scotland. Issued from 1567 to 1571. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 31 mm and weighs 10.18 g.

Obverse
Crowned royal arms of Scotland, crowned 'I' to the left and crowned 'R' to the right. (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse
Crowned sword flanked by the value and the date. (For me; but against me if I deserve)

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1571  —
1570  —
1569  —
1568  —
1567  —

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