Scotland ½ Bawbee - James V 3rd Coinage (1538–1542)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1538–1542 |
| Denomination | ½ Bawbee |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Billon (.250 silver) |
| Weight | 0.940g |
| Diameter | 18.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5387 |
Crowned thistle with a 'I' to the left and a '5' to the right. Annulet above the 'I'.
IACOBVS · D · G · R · SCOTORVM
Crown impaled upon a saltire.
OPPIDVM · EDINBVRGI
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Daily limit reachedAbout the 1538 Scotland Half Bawbee - James V 3rd Coinage
The 1538 Scotland Half Bawbee - James V 3rd Coinage is a circulating ½ bawbee coin issued from 1538 to 1542, struck in billon (.250 silver). It weighs 0.94g and measures 18mm across. Reverse design: Crown impaled upon a saltire.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1538 Scotland Half Bawbee - James V 3rd Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1538 Scotland Half Bawbee - James V 3rd Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its silver content is worth up to £1.35 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1538 Scotland Half Bawbee - James V 3rd Coinage?
Check the weight 0.94g and diameter 18mm and the metal (billon (.250 silver)) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
