© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Unit - James VI 9th Coinage ND
| Gold (.916) | 10.03 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1605-1609 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#174251 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms with the English 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 (9th Coinage) ND (1605-1609) from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and appears on the reverse side of the coin.
