Scotland, 1569, Ryal (30 Shillings), James VI (1567-1625)
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- Place made
- Scotland
- Medium
- silver
- Dimensions
- 4.5 cm (diam.)
- Credit line
- Gift of Jane Simpson, Matthew Simpson and Katherine Simpson in memory of Joanna and Donald Simpson 2020
- Accession number
- NC01117
- Signature and date
- Stamped on obverse [Crowned sword, flanked by the date. Mark] ‘XXX [value below the crown. Lettering:]. PRO · ME · SI · MEREOR · IN · ME .·’[Translation: For me; but against me if I deserve. Comments: Countermarked in the Revaluation of 1578, the coin was revalued to 36 Shillings 9 Pence.]. Stamped on reverse, [Crowned royal arms of Scotland] ‘IR : IACOBVS · 6 · DEI · GRATIA · REX · SCOTORVM .·’ [Translation: James the Sixth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots].
- Media category
- Coin
- Collection area
- International decorative arts and design