Summary

Billon coin; Denomination: Plack
Edinburgh Mint
James V (1513-1542)

The plack was current at 4 pence Scottish for this issue

Obverse Description

At centre within a beaded circle, a shield within a tressure of three arches, crown in each arch; on shield, Scottish lion rampant; around, IACOBVS DE[I GRA REX SCO]TORVM (some letters off flan)

Reverse Description

At centre within a beaded circle, a floreate cross fourchee with open compartment at centre enclosing a star; crowns and saltires alternately in arched angles; around, + VILL[A DE EDIN]BVRG (some letters off flan)

Edge Description

Plain

More Information