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1 Shilling - James VI 9th and 10th Coinages
| Issuer | Scotland |
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| Year | 1605-1625 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Double Tudor rose at centre, formed by a small inner rose superimposed upon a larger multi-petalled outer rose, all rendered in relief with fine floriate detail typical of hammered coinage. The device is enclosed within a beaded inner circle, with the Latin legend occupying the outer field. The overall composition is characteristic of the Union coinage issued jointly referencing England and Scotland under James VI/I. |
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| Reverse description | Scottish thistle displayed in the centre of the field, rendered with prominent spiny sepals and a full flowerhead, enclosed within a beaded inner circle. The thistle serves as the principal heraldic emblem of Scotland and occupies the central device in a bold hammered relief. A Latin legend encircles the design in the outer field, separated from the central device by the beaded border, with pellet stops between words. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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