Scotland 2 Pence - James VI obverse
Obverse
Scotland 2 Pence - James VI reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

Scotland 2 Pence - James VI (1597)

CountryScotland Year1597 Denom2 Pence MetalCopper
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CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1597
Denomination2 Pence
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionCopper
Diameter21.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5521
Obverse

Armoured bust of James VI facing right.

· IACOBVS · 6 · D · G · R · SCOTORVM

Reverse

Three thistle heads.

· OPPIDVM · EDINBVRGI

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About the 1597 Scotland 2 Pence - James VI

The 1597 Scotland 2 Pence - James VI is a circulating 2 pence coin, struck in copper. It measures 21mm across. Reverse design: Three thistle heads.

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

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