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
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
1488 - 1513 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Edinburgh (Mint), Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, 1488 - 1513
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
07
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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
18 mm (Outside Diameter), 1.677 g (Weight)
clipped
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5322 Pages