© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
2 Pence - James VI Issues of 1619 and 1623 ND
| Copper | 2.18 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1619-1623 |
| Value | 2 Pence (1⁄120) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 2.18 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered (The planchets for these coins were rolled and cut by machine and the striking was done by hand) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88040 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Crowned rampant lion facing left, two pellets to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · FRAN · & · HIB · REX
Translation: France and Ireland
Comment
The 1619 and 1623 issues both share the same designs and can only be distinguished through their weights. Due to a range of factors such as mint error, wear and corrosion, it will be impossible to conclusively determine which issue a particular specimen belongs to.See 'The Scottish Post-Union Copper Coinage of James VI: New Evidence', The British Numismatic Journal Volume 91 (2021) by Cameron Maclean for more information.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Pence coin from Scotland, issued during the reign of James VI (1619-1623), is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin. This design was introduced during James' reign and was meant to represent the unity between Scotland and England, as James was also the King of England at the time. The thistle has since become a common motif on Scottish coins and is still used on some modern Scottish coins today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1619) | 1680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| ND (1623) | 1920000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Pence - James VI (Issues of 1619 and 1623) ND (1619-1623) coin.
