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30 Shillings - James VI 4th Coinage
1582 year| Silver (.916) | 22.90 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 30 Shillings (1.5) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 22.90 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90323 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Crowned arms of Scotland, flanked by 'IR' and mark of value.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HONOR · REGIS · IVDICIVM · DILIGIT ·
Translation: The King's power loveth judgement
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 30 Shillings - James VI (4th Coinage) 1582 from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland, on the reverse side of the coin.
