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1 Double Crown - James VI 10th Coinage ND
Gold (.916) | 5.02 g | 29 mm |
Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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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 |
Numista | N#300950 |
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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.