Scotland 1 Unit - James VI 9th Coinage (1605–1609)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1605–1609 |
| Denomination | 1 Unit |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.916) (916/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 10.030g · 0.2954 t oz |
| Diameter | 37.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5463 |
Right facing half-length portrait of James VI, wielding an orb and sceptre.
· IACOBVS · D · G · MAG · BRIT · FRAN · & · HIB · REX ·
Crowned royal arms with the English arms in the first and fourth quarters, 'I' to the left and 'R' to the right.
· FACIAM · EOS · IN · GENTEM · VNAM ·
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The 1605 Scotland 1 Unit - James VI 9th Coinage is a circulating 1 unit coin issued from 1605 to 1609, struck in 91.6% gold. It weighs 10.03g and measures 37mm across. Reverse design: Crowned royal arms with the English arms in the first and fourth quarters, 'I' to the left and 'R' to the right.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1605 Scotland 1 Unit - James VI 9th Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1605 Scotland 1 Unit - James VI 9th Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £923 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1605 Scotland 1 Unit - James VI 9th Coinage?
Check the weight 10.03g and diameter 37mm and the metal (91.6% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
