© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Thistle Crown - James VI 9th and 10th Coinages ND
| Gold (.916) | 2.01 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1625 |
| Value | 1 Crown (3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 2.01 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#174189 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVEATVR · VNITA · DEVS ·
Translation: May God guard these united
Comment
The value of this coin was raised to 52 Shillings 6 Pence in November 1611.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thistle Crown - James VI (9th and 10th Coinages) ND (1605-1625) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique blend of Scottish and English influences in its design. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King James VI, who was the first king of Scotland to also rule England, and the reverse side features the Scottish thistle, a symbol of Scotland's national identity. This blending of symbols reflects the complex political and cultural ties between Scotland and England during this time period.
