1 Crown - James VIII Pattern
| Émetteur | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Année | 1709 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Valeur | 1 Crown (1/4) |
| Devise | Pound sterling (1707-1970) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Poids | |
| Diamètre | 41 mm |
| Épaisseur | |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| En circulation jusqu’à | |
| Référence(s) | Sp#5730 |
| Description de l’avers | Right facing laureate bust of James VIII |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
IACOBVS · III · DEI · GRATIA (Translation: James III, by the grace of God) |
| Description du revers | Crowned oval arms |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers |
MAG · BRI · FRAN · ET · HIB · REX · 1709 (Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland) |
| Tranche | |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1709 - The only known example is in the collection of the British Museum - 1 |
| ID Numisquare | 2375966140 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
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Historical Context: The 1709 1 Crown pattern of James VIII represents a numismatic artifact from a pivotal period in British history. James Francis Edward Stuart, known as the Old Pretender, claimed the Scottish and English thrones following the deposition of his father, James VII/II. Struck just two years after the Act of Union created Great Britain