1 Unit - James VI (10th coinage) ND (1609-1625) front 1 Unit - James VI (10th coinage) ND (1609-1625) back
1 Unit - James VI (10th coinage) ND (1609-1625) photo
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1 Unit - James VI 10th coinage ND

 
Gold (.916) 10.03 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
James VI (1567-1625)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1609-1625
Value
1 Unit
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Gold (.916)
Weight
10.03 g
Diameter
37 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#55277
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Crowned royal arms with the Scottish arms in the first and fourth quarters, 'I' to the left and 'R' to the right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · FACIAM · EOS · IN · GENTEM · VNAM ·

Translation: I will make them one nation

Comment

The value of this coin was raised to 13 Pounds 4 Shillings in November 1611.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Unit - James VI (10th coinage) ND (1609-1625) from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and represents the country's rich history and culture.