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1 Hat Piece - James VI 6th Coinage
| Gold (.916) | 4.52 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1591-1593 |
| Value | 1 Hat (4) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 4.52 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#55276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Standing crowned lion holding a sceptre with 'Jehovah' written in Hebrew above it.
Scripts: Hebrew, Latin
Lettering:
יהוה
· TE · SOLVM · VEREOR · 1593 ·
Translation:
Hebrew: Jehovah
Latin: Thee alone do I fear
Comment
c.25,500 pieces struck from 1591 to 1593.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Hat Piece - James VI (6th Coinage) coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in the country. The coin was introduced in 1591, just a few years after the Union of the Crowns, which saw James VI of Scotland become James I of England, uniting the two countries under a single monarch. This period saw significant changes in Scotland's economy, including the introduction of new coinage and the establishment of the Scottish mint in Edinburgh. The 1 Hat Piece coin, made of gold and weighing 4.52g, was a significant denomination at the time and would have been used for large transactions and trade. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item today, with many examples still in existence and highly sought after by numismatists.
