© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Thistle Noble - James VI 5th Coinage ND
| Gold (.979) | 7.63 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1588-1593 |
| Value | 1 Noble |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.979) |
| Weight | 7.63 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#53498 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crossed sceptres with a thistle at the centre. Surrounded by crowns, thistles and lions rampant.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FLORENT · SCEPT' · PIIS · REGNA · HIS · IOVA · DAT · NVMERA'
Translation: Sceptres flourish with the pious, Jehova gives them kingdoms and numbers them
Comment
Although not noted in the Spink catalogue, orders to strike this coin were issued as late as 1593.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Thistle Noble - James VI (5th Coinage) ND (1588-1593) 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 flower.
