Owner Comments:
James VI 30 Shillings 1582 VF30 NGC, S-5487. 22.29gm. Fourth Coinage. Highly engaging, with sleek gloss from circulation layered in a steel patina. Light doubling in the strike is noted to James's bust and sword, while a single flan crack extends from approximately 9 o'clock toward the center.
Obverse: Left facing half-length depiction of James VI in armour.
Lettering: IACOBVS · 6 · DEI · GRATIA · REX · SCOTORVM ·
Translation: James VI, by the Grace of God, King of Scots
Reverse: Crowned arms of Scotland, flanked by 'IR' and mark of value. One 'X' of the mark of value is above the others.
Lettering: HONOR · REGIS · IVDICIVM · DILIGT · 1582 ·
Translation: The King's power loveth judgement
King: James VI (1567-1625)
Years: 1581-1586
Value: 30 Shillings (1.5)
Currency: Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition: Silver (.916)
Weight: 22.29 g
Diameter: 41 mm
Shape: Round