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½ Sword and Sceptre Piece - James VI 8th Coinage
| Gold (.916) | 2.54 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1601-1604 |
| Value | ½ Sword and Sceptre (3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#90341 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned sword and sceptre, flanked by thistles.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· SALVS · POPVLI · SVPREMA · LEX ·
· 1602 ·
Translation: The safety of the People is the supreme law
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Sword and Sceptre Piece - James VI (8th Coinage) 1601-1604 from Scotland is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic image of the king holding a sword and sceptre, which has become a symbol of Scottish royalty and has been featured on many coins throughout history.
