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
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CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1583–1590
Denomination1 Plack
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionBillon (.250 silver)
Weight1.810g
Diameter21.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5511
Obverse

Crowned Scottish arms

IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTOR

Reverse

Crowned thistle.

OPPIDVM EDINBVRGI

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

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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.

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