© Cameron Maclean (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Cameron Maclean (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Plack - James V 1st Coinage ND
| Billon | 2.04 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James V (1513-1542) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1513-1526 |
| 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 | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Ornate cross with crowns and saltires in alternate angles. Mullet in the centre of the cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: : VILLA · DE : : EDINBVRG
Lettering (regular font): : VILLA · DE : : EDINBVRG
Translation: Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Plack coin from James V's first coinage is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and appears on the reverse side of the coin.
