© 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 V 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#333771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Ornate cross with a thistle in each quarter. Pellet stops in the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: : CRVCIS : ARMA : SEQVAMVR
Translation: Let us follow the arms of the cross
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 V) ND (1526-1539) from Scotland is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery on its reverse side. The coin's reverse depicts a crowned shield with the arms of Scotland, surrounded by a wreath of thistles and roses, symbolizing the union of the two kingdoms. However, the coin's minting process was not without controversy, as it was produced during a time of religious upheaval in Scotland, and the inclusion of pagan symbols on a Christian coin was seen as a bold move by King James V.
