© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Crown - James V 2nd Coinage, Type I ND
| Gold (.895) | 3.39 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James V (1513-1542) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1526-1539 |
| Value | 1 Crown (3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.895) |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#333774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cross with a thistle in each quarter. Annulet stops in the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PER : LINGNV : CRVCES : SALVI : SVMVS
Translation: By the wood of the Cross are we saved
Comment
A document from 1596 states that these coins were struck to a fineness of 21 carats (.875), as opposed to the 21.5 carats (.895) stated in the coinage's authorising document.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Crown - James V (2nd Coinage, Type I) ND (1526-1539) from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and appears on the reverse side of the coin.
