© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Lion Noble - James VI 4th Coinage
| Gold (.895) | 5.09 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1584-1588 |
| Value | 1 Noble |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.895) |
| Weight | 5.09 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#300720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned forward facing lion, wielding a sword and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: POST · 5 · & · 100 · PROA' · INVICTA · MANENT · HEC
Translation: After 105 ancestors these remain unconquered
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Lion Noble coin is that it was issued during the reign of James VI of Scotland, who later became James I of England, making it a unique piece of history that connects the two countries.
