© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Bawbee - James V 3rd Coinage ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.88 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James V (1513-1542) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1538-1542 |
| Value | 1 Bawbee (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.88 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#121264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crown impaled upon a saltire, flanked by fleur-de-lis
Script: Latin
Lettering: OPPIDVM · EDINBURGI
Translation: Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Bawbee - James V (3rd Coinage) ND (1538-1542) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and represents the country's national identity.
