1 Plack - James V (1st Coinage) ND (1532-1533) front 1 Plack - James V (1st Coinage) ND (1532-1533) back
1 Plack - James V (1st Coinage) ND (1532-1533) photo
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1 Plack - James V 1st Coinage ND

 
Billon 2.04 g 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
James V (1513-1542)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1532-1533
Value
1 Plack (1⁄60)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Billon
Weight
2.04 g
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#301582
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Ornate cross with crowns in the angles .

Script: Latin

Lettering: : VILLA : DE : EDINBVRG

Translation: Town of Edinburgh

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Plack - James V (1st Coinage) ND (1532-1533) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and represents the country's national identity.