© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Crown - James VIII Restrike, Pattern
1716 year| Gold | 58.34 g | 43 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | James VIII (1701-1766) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1716 |
| Value | 1 Crown (¼) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1707-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 58.34 g |
| Diameter | 43 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#363776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · SCOT · ANGL · FRAN · ET · HIB · REX · 17 16
Translation: King of Scotland, England, France and Ireland
Engraver: Norbert Roettiers
Comment
Dies for the coinage of James VIII were prepared by Norbert Roettiers during the Jacobite rising of 1715. No contemporary strikings are known. The coins were struck from Roettiers' original dies in 1828.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Crown - James VIII (Restrike, Pattern) 1716 from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil. The coin was issued by James Francis Edward Stuart, also known as the "Old Pretender," who claimed the throne of England, Scotland, and Ireland but was never recognized as the legitimate monarch. This coin is a rare example of a pattern coin, which was minted as a prototype for a potential new coin design but was never put into circulation. Despite its historical significance, the coin's value is primarily determined by its rarity and gold content, rather than its face value.
