Summary

Gold coin; Denomination: 1/2 Unicorn
Edinburgh mint
James IV (1488 - 1513).

The 1/2 unicorn was current at 9 shillings.

Obverse Description

At centre witin a circle of beads, a unicorn facing left supporting a shield bearing a lion rampant to left, crown about neck of unicorn, chain with ring under its feet; around, (mm. lis) IACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX SCOTOR note: coin has been clipped, tops of many letters missing

Reverse Description

At centre witin a circle of beads, floriated cross on which a star of 12 waved rays; around, EXVRGAT DES ET DISIPENT NIMICI (translation, Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered) note: coin has been clipped, tops of many letters missing

Edge Description

Plain

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