Scotland 1 Sword and Sceptre Piece - James VI 8th Coinage (1601–1604)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1601–1604 |
| Denomination | 1 Sword and Sceptre Piece |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.916) (916/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 5.090g · 0.1499 t oz |
| Diameter | 29.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5460 |
Crowned Scottish royal arms.
· IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM ·
Crowned sword and sceptre, flanked by thistles.
· SALVS · POPVLI · SVPREMA · LEX · · 1602 ·
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The 1601 Scotland 1 Sword and Sceptre Piece - James VI 8th Coinage is a circulating 1 sword and sceptre piece coin issued from 1601 to 1604, struck in 91.6% gold. It weighs 5.09g and measures 29mm across. Reverse design: Crowned sword and sceptre, flanked by thistles.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1601 Scotland 1 Sword and Sceptre Piece - James VI 8th Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1601 Scotland 1 Sword and Sceptre Piece - James VI 8th Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £469 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1601 Scotland 1 Sword and Sceptre Piece - James VI 8th Coinage?
Check the weight 5.09g and diameter 29mm and the metal (91.6% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.