2 Pence - James VI

€112,395.00
IssuerScotland
Year1597
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Pence (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionCopper
Weight
Dimensions21 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#5521
Obverse descriptionArmoured bust of James VI facing right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM
(Translation: James the Sixth, by the Grace of God , King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionThree thistle heads.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· OPPIDVM · EDINBVRGI
(Translation: Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1597)  - -
Catalog ID3863812620
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