Scotland 1 Penny - James VI obverse
Obverse
Scotland 1 Penny - James VI reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

Scotland 1 Penny - James VI (1597)

CountryScotland Year1597 Denom1 Penny MetalCopper
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CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1597
Denomination1 Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionCopper
Diameter17.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5522
Obverse

Armoured bust of James VI facing right, pellet behind head.

· IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM

Reverse

Three thistle heads.

· OPPIDVM · EDINBVRGI

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About the 1597 Scotland 1 Penny - James VI

The 1597 Scotland 1 Penny - James VI is a circulating 1 penny coin, struck in copper. It measures 17mm across. Reverse design: Three thistle heads.

It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.

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Check the diameter 17mm and the metal (copper) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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