1 Crown - James VIII Pattern
| Uitgever | Scotland |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1709 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Waarde | 1 Crown (1/4) |
| Valuta | Pound sterling (1707-1970) |
| Samenstelling | Silver |
| Gewicht | |
| Diameter | 41 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | |
| Graveur(s) | |
| In omloop tot | |
| Referentie(s) | Sp#5730 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Right facing laureate bust of James VIII |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
IACOBVS · III · DEI · GRATIA (Translation: James III, by the grace of God) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Crowned oval arms |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
MAG · BRI · FRAN · ET · HIB · REX · 1709 (Translation: King of Great Britain, France and Ireland) |
| Rand | |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
1709 - The only known example is in the collection of the British Museum - 1 |
| Numisquare-ID | 2375966140 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
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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