⅔ Ryal - James VI 1st Coinage, Countermark of 1578

€312,926.00
IssuerScotland
Year1561-1571
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value⅔ Ryal (1)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.916)
Weight20.36 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered, Countermarked
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5474
Obverse descriptionCrowned royal arms of Scotland, crowned `I` to the left and crowned `R` to the right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering.·. IACOBVS · 6 · DEI · GRATIA · REX · SCOTORVM .·.
(Translation: James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionCrowned sword flanked by the value and the date. Crowned thistle countermark.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPRO ME SI MEREOR IN ME
(Translation: For me; but against me if I deserve)
Edge
Mint
Mintage1561  - Dated 1561 in error -
1567  - -
1568  - -
1569  - -
1570  - -
1571  - -
Catalog ID5263250030
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