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30 Pence - James VI 7th Coinage
| Silver | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1594-1601 |
| Value | 30 Pence (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#121471 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned triple thistle
Script: Latin
Lettering: · NEMO · ME · IMPVNE · LACESSIT · 1594
Translation: No one shall hurt me with impunity
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Pence - James VI (7th Coinage) 1594-1601 from Scotland is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic Scottish thistle, which has since become a symbol of Scottish national identity and is still featured on various Scottish coins and currency today.
