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⅔ Ryal - James VI 1st Coinage, Countermark of
| Silver (.916) | 20.36 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1561-1571 |
| Value | ⅔ Ryal (1) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 20.36 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#312926 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned sword flanked by the value and the date. Crowned thistle countermark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRO ME SI MEREOR IN ME
Translation: For me; but against me if I deserve
Comment
Countermarked in the Revaluation of 1578. The mark signifies that the coin's value was raised from 20 shillings to 24 shillings 6 pence.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅔ Ryal - James VI (1st Coinage, Countermark of 1578) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Scotland. James VI was the first King of Scotland to also rule England, and his reign saw the Union of the Crowns, which united the two countries under a single monarch. This coin, minted during his first coinage, bears the countermark of 1578, indicating that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in Scotland. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item, a testament to the enduring legacy of Scotland's rich history and culture.
