© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
⅔ Ducat - James V 3rd Coinage
1540 year| Gold (.958) | 3.82 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James V (1513-1542) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1540 |
| Value | ⅔ Ducat (1.33) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#188018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms, 'I' to the left, '5' to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONOR · REGIS · IVDICIVM · DILIGIT
Translation: The King's power loveth judgement
Comment
A document from 1596 states that these coins were struck to a fineness of 22 carats (.916), as opposed to the 23 carats (.958) stated in another document recounting their issue.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Ducat - James V (3rd Coinage) 1540 from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Scotland. King James V, who ruled Scotland from 1513 to 1542, was facing challenges both at home and abroad, including conflicts with England and the impact of the Protestant Reformation. Despite these challenges, the coinage of Scotland during this period remained consistent and of high quality, with the ⅔ Ducat being a prime example. Its gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item to this day.
