Scotland 1 Unicorn - James IV Type II (1488–1513)
Circulating version: 1488 Scotland 1 Plack - James IV Type II
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1488–1513 |
| Denomination | 1 Unicorn |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.800g |
| Diameter | 25.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5317 |
Unicorn bearing a shield with a lion rampant on it. Crown of five fleur-de-lis around the unicorn's neck.
IACOBVS + DEI + GRA + REX + SCOTORVM
Twelve pointed star.
EXVRGAT · DEVS · DISSIPEnT · IIMICI EI
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1488 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James IV Type II
The 1488 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James IV Type II is a circulating 1 unicorn coin issued from 1488 to 1513, struck in gold. It weighs 3.8g and measures 25mm across. Reverse design: Twelve pointed star.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1488 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James IV Type II worth?
No verified sale of the 1488 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James IV Type II has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £382 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How is the 1488 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James IV Type II different from the circulating coin?
This is a collector version of the 1488 Scotland 1 Plack - James IV Type II, not the coin found in change. It is struck in gold rather than base.
How do I identify the 1488 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James IV Type II?
Check the weight 3.8g and diameter 25mm and the metal (gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
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