1 Thistle Noble - James VI 5th Coinage

€53,498.00
IssuerScotland
Year1588-1593
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Noble (3.75)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionGold (.979)
Weight7.63 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5456
Obverse descriptionShip with crowned royal Scottish arms at the centre. Thistle on the hull of the ship.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· IACOBVS · 6 · DEI · GRATIA · REX · SCOTORVM ·
(Translation: James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrossed sceptres with a thistle at the centre. Surrounded by crowns, thistles and lions rampant.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringFLORENT · SCEPT` · PIIS · REGNA · HIS · IOVA · DAT · NVMERA`
(Translation: Sceptres flourish with the pious, Jehova gives them kingdoms and numbers them)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1588-1593)  - -
Catalog ID8718694390
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