Scotland ⅔ Ryal - James VI, 1561 – 1571

1st Coinage, Countermark of 1578

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination ⅔ Ryal
Year 1561 – 1571
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered, countermarked
Weight (g) 20.36
Diameter (mm) 37
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1571  —
1570  —
1569  —
1568  —
1567  —
1561  — Dated 1561 in error

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