© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
20 Shillings - James VI 4th Coinage
| Silver | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1582-1585 |
| Value | 20 Shillings (1) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Scotland, flanked by 'IR' and mark of value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONOR · REGIS · IVDICIVM · DILIGIT · 1582 ·
Translation: The King's power loveth judgement
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Shillings - James VI (4th Coinage) 1582-1585 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.
