Scotland 8 Shillings - James VI, 1581
3rd Coinage
Information
Country
Scotland
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
Description
8 Shillings from Scotland. Issued in 1581. Struck in Silver (.916). Measures 30 mm and weighs 5.55 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned royal arms. (James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Crowned thistle, 'I' to the left and 'R' to the right. (No one shall hurt me with impunity)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1581 | — |
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