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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
20 Pound Piece - James VI 2nd Coinage
| Gold (.916) | 30.54 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1575-1576 |
| Value | 20 Pounds |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.916) |
| Weight | 30.54 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88205 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned Scottish royal arms
Script: Latin
Lettering: PARCERE SVBIECTIS · & DEBELLARE SVPERBOS
Translation: To spare the humbled and subdue the proud.
Comment
This is the largest hammered gold coin ever struck for circulation in the British Isles. Only 193 were minted according to the Hopetoun Manuscript. Less than twenty examples survive. Four are in the collection of the National Museum of Scotland, two are in the Ashmolean Museum, two are in the Hunterian Museum, one is in the Fitzwilliam Museum and there are at least two in the British Museum.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Pound Piece - James VI (2nd Coinage) 1575-1576 from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and represents the country's national identity.
