1 Crown - James V 2nd Coinage, Type I

€333,774.00
IssuerScotland
Year1526-1539
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Crown (3)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionGold (.895)
Weight3.39 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5368
Obverse descriptionCrowned arms of Scotland with a pointed base, flanked by saltires. The arms are topped with an arched crown. Annulet stops in the legend.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering: IACOBVS : 5 : DEI : GRA : REX : SCOTOR
(Translation: James the Fifth, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionOrnate cross with a thistle in each quarter. Annulet stops in the legend.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPER : LINGNV : CRVCES : SALVI : SVMVS
(Translation: By the wood of the Cross are we saved)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1526-1539)  - -
Catalog ID2151542640
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