Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Bawbee
Edinburgh Mint
James V (1513-1542)
The bawbee was current at 6 pence Scots
Obverse Description
At centre within a line circle, crowned thistle with I 5 (James V) on sides; around, + IACOBVS D G REX SCOTORVM (annulet over I)
Reverse Description
Within a beaded circle, Cross of St. Andrew with crown at centre and lis on either side; around, + OPPIDVM EDINBURGI
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 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1538-1542 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Edinburgh (Mint), Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, 1538-1542
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
0503
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
22 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.602 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5384 Pages