© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
1 Crown - James VIII Pattern
1709 year| Silver | - | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | James VIII (1701-1766) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1709 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1707-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#150633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned oval arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: MAG · BRI · FRAN · ET · HIB · REX · 1709
Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland
Comment
The coin pictured above is an electrotype of the specimen in the collection of the British Museum. The reverse edge dent (at about 7 o'clock) is not present on the original.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Crown - James VIII (Pattern) 1709 from Scotland is that it was designed by the renowned Scottish engraver and artist, John Croker. Croker was known for his detailed and intricate designs, and his work on the Pattern 1 Crown is considered one of his finest achievements. The coin features a portrait of James VIII, also known as the "Old Pretender," on one side, and a depiction of the Crown of Scotland on the other. The coin was never circulated and was instead kept as a pattern or sample, making it a rare and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1709 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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