© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Ducat - James V 3rd Coinage
| Gold (.958) | 5.72 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James V (1513-1542) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1539-1540 |
| Value | 1 Ducat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.958) |
| Weight | 5.72 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal Scottish arms impaled upon a cross fleury.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONOR · REGIS · IVDICIVM · DILIGIT
Translation: The King's power loveth judgement.
Comment
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
The King wears distinctly different garb in the 1539 dated version of the coin. The most notable difference is the inclusion of a heraldic collar.
The ducat is also known as a 'Bonnet Piece'.
The 1539 version of this coin is the first dated Scottish coin and the earliest coin struck in the British Isles that bears a date.
A document from 1596 states that these coins were struck to a fineness of 22 carats (.916), as opposed to the 23 carats (.958) stated in another document recounting their issue.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ducat - James V (3rd Coinage) 1539-1540 from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin. This coin was minted during the reign of King James V of Scotland, and the thistle was added to the design to signify the king's connection to the land and its people. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins of its time.
