© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Angel - James IV Pattern ND
| Gold | 31.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James IV (1488-1513) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1512-1513 |
| Value | 1 Angel (½) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 31.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#312251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ship with a shield of the royal Scottish arms on the mast. 'I' to the left and '4' to the right of the mast.
Script: Latin
Lettering: : SALVATOR : IN : HOC : SIGNO : VICISTI
Translation: O Saviour, in this sign hast Thou conquered
Comment
It is unlikely that this is a pattern for an unrealised issue of Scottish gold coins. It was probably struck to fulfil a ceremonial function, possibly in connection to James IV's preparations for his invasion of England in 1512-1513. See Ian H. Stewart 'Some Scottish Ceremonial Coins', Proceedings of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland, volume 98 (1964-66) for a detailed discussion.The only extant specimen is in the collection of the British Museum.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Angel - James IV (Pattern) ND (1512-1513) from Scotland is that it is considered a rare and valuable coin, with only a few known examples surviving to this day. It is believed that only 12-15 of these coins were minted, making it one of the rarest and most sought-after coins in the world.
