Scotland 1 Double Crown - James VI 10th Coinage (1609–1625)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1609–1625 |
| Denomination | 2 Crowns |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.916) (916/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 5.020g · 0.1478 t oz |
| Diameter | 29.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5466 |
Right facing bust of James VI.
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Crowned royal arms with the Scottish arms in the first and fourth quarters, 'I' to the left and 'R' to the right.
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The 1609 Scotland 1 Double Crown - James VI 10th Coinage is a circulating 2 crowns coin issued from 1609 to 1625, struck in 91.6% gold. It weighs 5.02g and measures 29mm across. Reverse design: Crowned royal arms with the Scottish arms in the first and fourth quarters, 'I' to the left and 'R' to the right.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1609 Scotland 1 Double Crown - James VI 10th Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1609 Scotland 1 Double Crown - James VI 10th Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £462 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1609 Scotland 1 Double Crown - James VI 10th Coinage?
Check the weight 5.02g and diameter 29mm and the metal (91.6% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
