Summary

Gold coin; Denomination: Unicorn
Edinburgh mint
James IV (1488 - 1513)

The unicorn was current at 18 shillings

Obverse Description

At centre witin a circle of beads, a unicorn facing left supporting a shield bearing a Scottish lion rampant to left, crown about neck of unicorn, chain with ring under its feet; around, (mm. lis) IACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX SCOTORV

Reverse Description

At centre witin a circle of beads, floriated cross on which a star of 12 waved rays; around, (mm. lis) EXVRGAT DES ET DISIPEIITVR INIM (translation, Let God arise and let his enemies be scattered) note: N of DISIPENTVR as II, N of INIM Lombardic

Edge Description

Plain

More Information