1 Double Crown - James VI (10th Coinage) ND (1609-1625) front 1 Double Crown - James VI (10th Coinage) ND (1609-1625) back
1 Double Crown - James VI (10th Coinage) ND (1609-1625) photo
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1 Double Crown - James VI 10th Coinage ND

 
Gold (.916) 5.02 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
James VI (1567-1625)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1609-1625
Value
2 Crowns (6)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
5.02 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#300950
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned royal arms with the Scottish 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 6 Pounds 12 Shillings in November 1611.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Double Crown - James VI (10th Coinage) ND (1609-1625) from Scotland is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic Scottish thistle, which has since become a symbol of Scottish national identity.