© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Plack - James VI ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 0.91 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1583-1590 |
| Value | ½ Plack (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 0.91 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#164994 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle, surrounded by beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: OPPID · EDINB
Translation: Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Plack coin is that it was issued during the reign of James VI of Scotland, who later became James I of England, making it a piece of history that connects the two countries.
