Scotland 40 Shillings - James VI, 1582
4th Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
40 Shillings
Year
1582
Ruler
James I
(1603–1625)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
30.53
Diameter (mm)
42
Demonetized
Yes
Description
40 Shillings from Scotland. Issued in 1582. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 42 mm and weighs 30.53 g.
- Obverse
- Left facing half-length depiction of James VI in armour. (James the Sixth, 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)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1582 | — |
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