Scotland ⅔ Lion Noble - James VI, 1584 – 1587
4th Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
⅔ Noble
Year
1584 – 1587
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Gold (.895)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.39
Diameter (mm)
23
Demonetized
Yes
Description
⅔ Noble from Scotland. Issued from 1584 to 1587. Struck in Gold (.895). Measures 23 mm and weighs 3.39 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned 'IR' monograms arranged in a cruciform, 'S' at the centre of the cross. (Give the king Thy judgments, O God)
- Reverse
- Crowned forward facing lion, wielding a sword and sceptre. (After 105 ancestors these remain unconquered)
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