2 Pence - James VI Issue of 1614

€329,676.00
IssuerScotland
Year1614
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value2 Pence (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionCopper
Weight2.44 g
Dimensions19 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#5523
Obverse descriptionThree Headed Thistle.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· IACOBVS · DEI · GRA · MAG · BRIT
(Translation: James, by the Grace of God, (King of) Great Britain)
Reverse descriptionCrowned rampant lion facing left, two pellets to the right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· FRANCIE · ET · HIBERNIE · REX
(Translation: France and Ireland)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1614)  - - 1 500 000
Catalog ID1074671220
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