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1 Ryal - James VI 1st Coinage, Countermark of
| Silver (.916) | 30.54 g | 44 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1567-1571 |
| Value | 1 Ryal (3⁄2) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 30.54 g |
| Diameter | 44 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#53500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned sword flanked by the value and the date. Crowned thistle countermark.
Script: Latin
Lettering: .·. PRO · ME · SI · MEREOR · IN · ME .·.
Translation: For me; but against me if I deserve
Comment
Countermarked in the Revaluation of 1578. The mark signifies that the coin's value was raised from 30 shillings to 36 shillings 9 pence.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Ryal - James VI (1st Coinage, Countermark of 1578) coin is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Scotland. James VI was the first King of Scotland to also rule England, and his reign marked the beginning of the Union of the Crowns, which would eventually lead to the formation of the United Kingdom. This coin, minted during his first coinage, bears the countermark of 1578 and is a rare and valuable example of Scottish numismatic history.
