Summary

Gold coin; Denomination: Unit
Edinburgh Mint
James VI (1567-1625), tenth coinage

The unit or sceptre piece was a 12 pound Scots or 1 pound sterling coin. The Unit was introduced to commemorate the unification of England and Scotland under a single crown.

Obverse Description

Crowned half-length figure of the King facing right holding orb and sceptre and wearing armour; around, (mm. thistle) IACOBVS D G MAG BRIT FRAN & HIB REX

Reverse Description

Crowned an garnished shield bearing the arms of Scotland (1 & 4), England (2) and Ireland (3), dividing the letters I R; around, (mm. thistle) FACIAM EOS IN GENTEM VNAM (translation, I will make them one nation)

Edge Description

Plain

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