© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
1 Plack - James VI ND
| Billon (.250 silver) | 1.81 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1583-1590 |
| Value | 1 Plack (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 1.81 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#164921 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle, surrounded by beaded circle
Script: Latin
Lettering: OPPID · EDINB ·
Translation: Town of Edinburgh
Comment
Also known as an eightpenny groat.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Plack coin from Scotland is that it was minted during the reign of James VI, who was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and was the first king of Scotland to also rule England and Ireland. This coin was minted during a time of great change and political upheaval in Scotland, as the country was transitioning from an independent kingdom to a constituent country of the United Kingdom. Despite these changes, the 1 Plack coin remained a widely used denomination in Scotland and was an important part of everyday commerce.
