© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
½ Crown - James VI 9th 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 | 1605-1609 |
| 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#121256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms with the English 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 (9th Coinage) ND (1605-1609) from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and represents the country's rich history and culture.
