1/2 Bawbee - James V 3rd Coinage

€55,472.00
IssuerScotland
Year1538-1542
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Bawbee (1⁄80)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight0.94 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5387
Obverse descriptionCrowned thistle with a `I` to the left and a `5` to the right. Annulet above the `I`.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACOBVS · D · G · R · SCOTORVM
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrown impaled upon a saltire.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOPPIDVM · EDINBVRGI
(Translation: Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1538-1542)  - -
Catalog ID2283098930
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