1/2 Rider - James VI 7th coinage

€60,047.00
IssuerScotland
Year1593-1601
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Rider (2.5)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionGold (.916)
Weight2.54 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5459, KM#17
Obverse descriptionArmoured James VI riding on horseback, wielding a sword.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM · · 1593 ·
(Translation: James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrowned Scottish arms.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· SPERO · MELIORA ·
(Translation: I hope for better things)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1593  - -
1594  - -
1595  - -
1598  - -
1599  - -
1601  - -
Catalog ID3696584940
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