Scotland 20 Pound Piece - James VI 2nd Coinage (1575–1576)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1575–1576 |
| Denomination | 20 Pounds |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.916) (916/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 30.540g · 0.8994 t oz |
| Diameter | 40.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5451 |
Armoured half-length portrait of James VI. Sword in his right hand and an olive branch in his left. Inscription in a tablet beneath the bust.
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Crowned Scottish royal arms
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The 1575 Scotland 20 Pound Piece - James VI 2nd Coinage is a circulating 20 pounds coin issued from 1575 to 1576, struck in 91.6% gold. It weighs 30.54g and measures 40mm across. Reverse design: Crowned Scottish royal arms.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1575 Scotland 20 Pound Piece - James VI 2nd Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1575 Scotland 20 Pound Piece - James VI 2nd Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £2,811 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1575 Scotland 20 Pound Piece - James VI 2nd Coinage?
Check the weight 30.54g and diameter 40mm and the metal (91.6% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.