Obverse © Dix Noonan Webb – Reverse © The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
Obverse © Dix Noonan Webb – Reverse © The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
½ Crown - James VI 10th Coinage ND
| Gold (.916) | 1.25 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1609-1625 |
| Value | ½ Crown (1.5) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#301266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms with the Scottish arms in the first and fourth quarters.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVEATVR · VNITA · DEVS ·
Translation: May God guard these united
Comment
The value of this coin was raised to 33 Shillings in November 1611.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Crown - James VI (10th Coinage) ND (1609-1625) from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Scotland. James VI was the first King of Scotland to also be King of England, and his reign saw the Union of the Crowns, which united the two countries under a single monarch. This coin was minted during a time of great cultural, political, and economic upheaval, and it serves as a tangible reminder of this significant period in Scottish history.
