Scotland 1 Double Crown - James VI, 1609 – 1625
10th Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
2 Crowns
Year
1609 – 1625
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
5.02
Diameter (mm)
29
Demonetized
Yes
Description
2 Crowns from Scotland. Issued from 1609 to 1625. Struck in Gold (.916). Measures 29 mm and weighs 5.02 g.
- Obverse
- Right facing bust of James VI. (James, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland)
- Reverse
- Crowned royal arms with the Scottish arms in the first and fourth quarters, 'I' to the left and 'R' to the right. (Henry (united) the roses, James (united) the Kingdoms)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1609-1625) | — |
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