1 Penny - James VI Issues of 1619 and 1623

€329,674.00
IssuerScotland
Year1619-1623
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionCopper
Weight1.09 g
Dimensions14 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered (The planchets for these coins were rolled and cut by machine and the striking was done by hand)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5526
Obverse descriptionTriple headed thistle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· IACOBVS · D · G · MAG · BRIT
(Translation: James, by the Grace of God, (King of) Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionCrowned rampant lion facing left, one pellet to the right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· FRAN · & · HIB · REX
(Translation: France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1619)  - Weight: 1.09 grams - 224 000
ND (1623)  - Weight: 0.95 grams - 256 000
Catalog ID7305010780
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