© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
16 Shillings - James VI 3rd coinage
1581 year| Silver (.916) | 11.10 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1581 |
| Value | 16 Shillings (0.8) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 11.10 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#174487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned thistle, 'I' to the left and 'R' to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: NEMO · ME · IMPVNE · LACESSET · 1581 ·
Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity
Comment
These coins were withdrawn by the Privy Council in March 1582 (old style: 1581). Very few remain extant as a result of this.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 16 Shillings - James VI (3rd coinage) 1581 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. This coin was also the first Scottish coin to feature the thistle, making it a notable piece in Scottish numismatic history.
