10 Shillings - James VI (7th Coinage) 1593-1601 front 10 Shillings - James VI (7th Coinage) 1593-1601 back
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10 Shillings - James VI 7th Coinage

 
Silver (.916) 5.98 g -
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
James VI (1567-1625)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1593-1601
Value
10 Shillings (½)
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver (.916)
Weight
5.98 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#55274
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Crowned triple thistle.

Script: Latin

Lettering: · NEMO · ME · IMPVNE · LACESSIT · 1595 ·

Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Shillings - James VI (7th Coinage) 1593-1601 from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin.