⅔ Lion Noble - James VI 4th Coinage

€301,629.00
IssuerScotland
Year1584-1587
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅔ Noble (2.5)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionGold (.895)
Weight3.39 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5454
Obverse descriptionCrowned `IR` monograms arranged in a cruciform, `S` at the centre of the cross.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringDEVS · IVDICIVM · TVVM · REGI · DA · 1587
(Translation: Give the king Thy judgments, O God)
Reverse descriptionCrowned forward facing lion, wielding a sword and sceptre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPOST · 5 · & · 100 · PROA` · INVICTA · MANE · HEC
(Translation: After 105 ancestors these remain unconquered)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1584  - -
1585  - -
1587  - -
Catalog ID1059744230
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