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

Scotland 1 Penny Plack - James VI (1588)

CountryScotland Year1588 Denom1 Penny MetalBillon (.0417 silver) Melt ~£1.09
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CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1588
Denomination1 Penny
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionBillon (.0417 silver)
Weight0.760g
Diameter16.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5519
Obverse

Crowned 'IR'.

· IACOB · 6 · D · G · R · SCO'

Reverse

Left facing crowned lion rampant.

· VINCIT · VERITAS ·

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0244
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £1.09
Also issued as

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About the 1588 Scotland 1 Penny Plack - James VI

The 1588 Scotland 1 Penny Plack - James VI is a circulating 1 penny coin, struck in billon (.0417 silver). It weighs 0.76g and measures 16mm across. Reverse design: Left facing crowned lion rampant.

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

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How much is the 1588 Scotland 1 Penny Plack - James VI worth?

No verified sale of the 1588 Scotland 1 Penny Plack - James VI has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.09 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1588 Scotland 1 Penny Plack - James VI?

Check the weight 0.76g and diameter 16mm and the metal (billon (.0417 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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