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© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Penny - James VI Issues of 1619 and 1623 ND
| Copper | 1.09 g | 14 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1623 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.09 g |
| Diameter | 14 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (The planchets for these coins were rolled and cut by machine and the striking was done by hand) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#329674 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion facing left, one pellet to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · FRAN · & · HIB · REX
Translation: France and Ireland
Comment
The 1619 and 1623 issues both share the same designs and can only be distinguished through their weights. Due to a range of factors such as mint error, wear and corrosion, it will be impossible to conclusively determine which issue a particular specimen belongs to.See 'The Scottish Post-Union Copper Coinage of James VI: New Evidence', The British Numismatic Journal Volume 91 (2021) by Cameron Maclean for more information.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - James VI (Issues of 1619 and 1623) ND (1619-1623) from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1619) | 224000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1623) | 256000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Penny - James VI (Issues of 1619 and 1623) ND (1619-1623) coin.
