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1 Hardhead - James VI ND
1588 year| Billon (.0417 silver) | 1.53 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1588 |
| Value | 1 Hardhead (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon (.0417 silver) |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Left facing crowned rampant lion, mark of value to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · VINCIT · VERITAS ·
Translation: Truth conquers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Hardhead - James VI ND (1588) from Scotland is that it was made of Billon, a metal alloy composed of 0.0417 silver and 0.9583 other metals, which gives it a unique composition compared to other coins of its time.
