© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
½ Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage ND
| Gold (.875) | 1.91 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James V (1513-1542) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1518-1526 |
| Value | ½ Unicorn |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 1.91 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#301516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Wavy star impaled upon an ornate cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EXVRGAT · DEVS · ET · DISIPENT · INIMICI · EIVS
Translation: Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Unicorn coin from James V's first coinage is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the royal arms of Scotland, which was not present on earlier coinage. This addition signifies the growing importance of national identity and symbolism during the Renaissance period.
