Scotland 8 Shillings - James VI, 1581

3rd Coinage

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Scotland
Currency Pound Scots (1136 – 1707)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 8 Shillings
Year 1581
Ruler James I (1603–1625)
Composition Silver (.916)
Shape Round (irregular)
Alignment Variable alignment ↺
Technique Hammered
Weight (g) 5.55
Diameter (mm) 30
Demonetized Yes

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
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