© Dix Noonan Webb
© Dix Noonan Webb
30 Shillings - James VI 4th Coinage
| Silver (.916) | 22.90 g | 41 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1581-1586 |
| Value | 30 Shillings (1.5) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 22.90 g |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#174448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Scotland, flanked by 'IR' and mark of value. One 'X' of the mark of value is above the others.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONOR · REGIS · IVDICIVM · DILIGT · 1582 ·
Translation: The King's power loveth judgement
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Shillings - James VI (4th Coinage) 1581-1586 from Scotland is that it was the first coin to feature the iconic Scottish thistle, which has since become a symbol of Scotland and appears on many Scottish coins and currency.
