© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Lion - James IV Type II ND
| Gold | 3.39 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James IV (1488-1513) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1488-1513 |
| Value | 1 Lion |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.39 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#329412 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
St Andrew crucified on a saltire, flanked by fleur-de-lis.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SALVVM · FAC · PPLVV · TVV · DNE ·'
Lettering (regular font): SALVVM · FAC · PPLVV · TVV · DNE ·'
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Lion - James IV (Type II) ND (1488-1513) from Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) made of Gold weighing 3.39 g is that it features a unique design of a lion on the obverse side, which was a symbol of strength and power in Scottish culture during the reign of King James IV.
