Scotland 1 Thistle Noble - James VI 5th Coinage (1588–1594)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1588–1594 |
| Denomination | 1 Noble |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.979) (979/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 7.630g · 0.2402 t oz |
| Diameter | 36.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5456 |
Ship with crowned royal Scottish arms at the centre. Thistle on the hull of the ship.
· IACOBVS · 6 · DEI · GRATIA · REX · SCOTORVM ·
Crossed sceptres with a thistle at the centre. Surrounded by crowns, thistles and lions rampant.
FLORENT · SCEPT' · PIIS · REGNA · HIS · IOVA · DAT · NVMERA'
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The 1588 Scotland 1 Thistle Noble - James VI 5th Coinage is a circulating 1 noble coin issued from 1588 to 1594, struck in 97.9% gold. It weighs 7.63g and measures 36mm across. Reverse design: Crossed sceptres with a thistle at the centre. Surrounded by crowns, thistles and lions 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 Thistle Noble - James VI 5th Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1588 Scotland 1 Thistle Noble - James VI 5th Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £750 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1588 Scotland 1 Thistle Noble - James VI 5th Coinage?
Check the weight 7.63g and diameter 36mm and the metal (97.9% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
