© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Britain Crown - James VI 9th Coinage ND
| Gold (.916) | 2.50 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1609 |
| Value | 1 Crown (3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 2.50 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#332794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms with the English arms in the first and fourth quarters, 'I' to the left and 'R' to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · · HENRICVS · ROSAS · REGNA · IACOBVS ·
Translation: Henry (united) the roses, James (united) the Kingdoms
Comment
The value of this coin was raised to 3 Pounds 6 Shillings in November 1611.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Britain Crown - James VI (9th Coinage) ND (1605-1609) from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was introduced during James VI's reign and was meant to represent the unity of Scotland and England under a single monarch.
