Scotland 1 Crown - James V, 1526 – 1539
2nd Coinage, Type I
Information
Country
Scotland
Scotland
Currency
Pound Scots
(1136 – 1707)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
1 Crown
Year
1526 – 1539
Ruler
James V
(1513–1542)
Composition
Gold (.895)
Shape
Round (irregular)
Alignment
Variable alignment ↺
Technique
Hammered
Weight (g)
3.39
Diameter (mm)
26
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Crown from Scotland. Issued from 1526 to 1539. Struck in Gold (.895). Measures 26 mm and weighs 3.39 g.
- Obverse
- Crowned arms of Scotland with a pointed base, flanked by saltires. The arms are topped with an arched crown. Annulet stops in the legend. (James the Fifth, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
- Reverse
- Ornate cross with a thistle in each quarter. Annulet stops in the legend. (By the wood of the Cross are we saved)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1526-1539) | — |
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