Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Thistle Crown
Edinburgh Mint
King James VI after his accession to the English throne as James I (1603-1625)
The Britain crown had a Scottish value of 3 pounds, there was a 12:1 ratio between denominations in Scotland and England (where it was a 5 shilling coin)
Obverse Description
Crowned bust of the King facing right wearing lace collar and decorated armour; around, (mm thistle) IA D G MAG BRIT FRAN ET HIB REX
Reverse Description
Crowned shield dividing the letters I R; the shield is quartered with the arms of Scotland (1 & 4), England and France (2) and Ireland (3); around, (mm thistle) HENRICVS ROSAS REGNA IACOBVS (translation, Henry united the roses, James the kingdoms)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 May 1976
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Date Issued
1609-1625 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Edinburgh (Mint), Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, 1609-1625
James I of England was also James VI of Scotland -
Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
05
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Classification
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Category
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.43 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink (Scotland) 5468 Pages