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© Trustees of the British Museum
6 Shillings - James VI 10th Coinage
| Silver | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1610-1624 |
| Value | 6 Shillings (0.3) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#164832 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Royal arms, Scottish arms in 1st and 4th quarters, date above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · QVÆ · DEVS · CONIVNXIT · NEMO · SEPARET ·
Translation: What God hath joined together, let no man put asunder
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 6 Shillings - James VI (10th Coinage) 1610-1624 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.
