Scotland 1 Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage obverse
Obverse
Scotland 1 Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

Scotland 1 Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage (1518–1526)

CountryScotland Year1518–1526 Denom1 Unicorn MetalGold (.875) Melt £335.89
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CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1518–1526
Denomination1 Unicorn
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionGold (.875) (875/1000 fine)
Weight3.820g · 0.1075 t oz
Diameter26.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5365
Obverse

Unicorn bearing the arms of Scotland. 'X' or 'XC' beneath the unicorn.

IACOBVS : DEI · GRA · REX · SCOTORVM :

Reverse

Wavy star impaled upon an ornate cross.

EXVRGAT · DEVS · ET : DISIPENT · NIMICI : E

Gold content
Fine troy oz 0.1075
Melt value £335.89

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About the 1518 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage

The 1518 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage is a circulating 1 unicorn coin issued from 1518 to 1526, struck in 87.5% gold. It weighs 3.82g and measures 26mm across. Reverse design: Wavy star impaled upon an ornate cross.

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

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How much is the 1518 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage worth?

No verified sale of the 1518 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £336 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1518 Scotland 1 Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage?

Check the weight 3.82g and diameter 26mm and the metal (87.5% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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