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40 Shillings - James VI 4th Coinage
1582 year| Silver (.916) | 30.53 g | 42 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1582 |
| Value | 40 Shillings (2) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.916) |
| Weight | 30.53 g |
| Diameter | 42 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#312304 |
|---|---|
| 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
Comment
There are 11 known surviving specimens of this coin.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 40 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.
