Scotland. James VI, tenth coinage. Unit, mintmark thistle. c.1609-25

3.80 cm (Height) (diameter) | RCIN 443004

Scotland

Scotland. James VI, tenth coinage. Unit, mintmark thistle c.1609-25

Scotland

Scotland

Description

1 coin : gold.
Obverse: Crowned cuirassed bust of the King holding orb and sceptre right. IACOBVS . D.G.MAG . BRIT . FRAN & HIB REX.
Reverse: Crowned shield dividing I-R, arms of Scotland in first and fourth quarters . FACIAM.EOS.IN.GENTEM.VNAM.
Die axis: 1h
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Scotland
(nationality)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page James I, King of Great Britain (1566-1625)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

gold

Measurements

3.80 cm (Height) (diameter)

9.89 g (Weight) (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Coins, Commemorative Medals and Banknotes
Object type(s)
money
coins
References

Other number(s)

std cat : Standard catalogue of British coins [various volumes] – std cat 5464