1/2 Sword and Sceptre Piece - James VI 8th Coinage

€90,341.00
IssuerScotland
Year1601-1604
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Sword and Sceptre (3)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionGold (.916)
Weight2.54 g
Dimensions22 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5462
Obverse descriptionCrowned Scottish royal arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering· IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM ·
(Translation: James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrowned sword and sceptre, flanked by thistles.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering· SALVS · POPVLI · SVPREMA · LEX · · 1602 ·
(Translation: The safety of the People is the supreme law)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1601  - -
1602  - -
1603  - -
1604  - -
Catalog ID4663380700
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