Summary
Gold coin; Denomination: Crown
Edinburgh mint
James V (1513-1542), Second Coinage
The crown was current at 20 shillings
Obverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, crowned shield bearing Scottish arms (rounded base) with cross of St. Andrew on either side; around, (mm. mullet) IACOBVS 5 DEI GRA REX SCOTORVM
Reverse Description
Within a beaded circle, cross fleury with quatrefoil at centre, thistle in each angle; around, (mm. crown) CRVCIS ARMA SEQVAMVR (translation, Let us follow the arms of the cross)
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
1526-1539 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Edinburgh (Mint), Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, 1526-1539
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Gold
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Axis
03
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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
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.415 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5370 Pages