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

Scotland 1 Plack - James VI (1583–1590)

CountryScotland Year1583–1590 Denom1 Plack MetalBillon (.250 silver) Melt ~£2.60
Verified by the MyCoinage editor · realised auction prices only · last refreshed .
+ I have this ✎ Suggest an edit
CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1583–1590
Denomination1 Plack
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight1.810g
Diameter21.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5512
Obverse

Crowned Scottish arms

IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTOR

Reverse

Crowned thistle.

OPPID · EDINB ·

Silver content
Gross troy oz 0.0582
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £2.60
Also issued as

Find this on eBay

Affiliate
Each click opens eBay in a new tab. We earn a small commission on eBay purchases through these links, at no cost to you. It helps keep MyCoinage free. More about how this works.

Price History

First-visit free graph · Log in
Pricing Data
No price data yet for this coin

About the 1583 Scotland 1 Plack - James VI

The 1583 Scotland 1 Plack - James VI is a circulating 1 plack coin issued from 1583 to 1590, struck in billon (.250 silver). It weighs 1.81g and measures 21mm across. Reverse design: Crowned thistle.

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

Common questions

How much is the 1583 Scotland 1 Plack - James VI worth?

No verified sale of the 1583 Scotland 1 Plack - James VI has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £2.60 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1583 Scotland 1 Plack - James VI?

Check the weight 1.81g and diameter 21mm and the metal (billon (.250 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

Share X Facebook WhatsApp Email

More 1 Plack coins from nearby years

Scotland 1 Plack - James VI
Scotland 1 Plack - James VI
1583
Very Rare
– Scotland 1 Plack - James VI
Scotland 1 Plack - James VI
1583
Very Rare
– Scotland Fourpenny Plack - James VI
Scotland Fourpenny Plack - James VI
1594
Very Rare
– Scotland 1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period
Scotland 1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period
1557
Very Rare
– Scotland 1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period, Countermark of 1575
Scotland 1 Plack - Mary I 1st Period, Countermark of 1575
1557
Very Rare
– Scotland 1 Plack - James V 1st Coinage
Scotland 1 Plack - James V 1st Coinage
1532
Very Rare
– Scotland 1 Plack - James V 1st Coinage
Scotland 1 Plack - James V 1st Coinage
1513
Very Rare
– Scotland 1 Plack - James IV Type II
Scotland 1 Plack - James IV Type II
1488
Very Rare
–

Discussion 0

Loading comments…