1 Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage, Countermarked

€1.00
IssuerScotland
Year1518-1526
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Unicorn (0.9)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionGold (.875)
Weight3.82 g
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5364
Obverse descriptionUnicorn bearing the arms of Scotland. `X` or `XC` beneath the unicorn.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACOBVS · DEI : GRA · REX · SCOTORVM : : :
(Translation: James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionWavy star impaled upon an ornate cross. Countermarked with a cinquefoil.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringEXVRGAT · DEVS · ET · DISIPENT NIMICI :
(Translation: Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1518-1526)  - -
Catalog ID8293765530
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