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1/2 Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage
Issuer | Scotland |
Year | 1518-1526 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Unicorn (9⁄20) |
Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
Composition | Gold (.875) |
Weight | 1.91 g |
Dimensions | 21 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
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Reference(s) | Sp#5366 |
Obverse description | Unicorn bearing the arms of Scotland. |
Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
Obverse lettering | ·
IACOBVS · DEI : GRACIA · REX · SCOTORVM · · (Translation: James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots) |
Reverse description | Wavy star impaled upon an ornate cross. |
Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
Reverse lettering | EXVRGAT
· DEVS · ET · DISIPENT · INIMICI · EIVS (Translation: Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered) |
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Mint | |
Mintage | ND
(1518-1526) - -
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Catalog ID | 8782839680 |
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