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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
1 Guinea - James VIII Restrike, Pattern
1716 year| Gold | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | James VIII (1701-1766) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1716 |
| Value | 1 Guinea (1.05) |
| Currency | Pound sterling (1707-1970) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88244 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Arms of Scotland, England, France and Ireland arranged in a cross. Thistle in the centre of the cross.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SCO AN · FRA 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, but the coins were struck from Roettiers' original dies in 1828.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Guinea - James VIII (Restrike, Pattern) 1716 from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of political turmoil. The coin was issued during the Jacobite rising of 1715, which aimed to restore the exiled Stuart dynasty to the British throne. The coin's design features a portrait of James VIII, who was the son of the exiled King James II and VII, and was considered by Jacobites to be the rightful king of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Despite the political significance of the coin, it was not widely accepted as currency and was ultimately withdrawn from circulation. Today, the coin is highly sought after by collectors due to its rarity and historical significance.
