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Fourpenny Plack - James VI ND
1594 year| Billon (.0417 silver) | 1.53 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James VI (1567-1625) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1594 |
| Value | 1 Plack (1⁄60) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon (.0417 silver) |
| Weight | 1.53 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#112445 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Cross with thistle head on each point.
Script: Latin
Lettering: · OPPID' · EDINB' ·
Translation: Town of Edinburgh
Comment
This is the last Scottish billon coin to be issued. It was struck from 7 January to 19 January 1594.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Fourpenny Plack coin is that it was part of a series of coins issued by King James VI of Scotland in the late 16th century, which were designed to address a shortage of small denomination coins in circulation. The Fourpenny Plack was equivalent to 1/8 of a Scottish shilling, and its name is derived from the Scottish term "plack," which referred to a small silver coin. Despite its relatively low value, the Fourpenny Plack is now a highly sought-after collector's item due to its rarity and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1594) | 136800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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