Scotland ½ Unicorn - James IV Type I obverse
Obverse
Scotland ½ Unicorn - James IV Type I reverse
Reverse
Very Rare

Scotland ½ Unicorn - James IV Type I (1488–1513)

CountryScotland Year1488–1513 Denom½ Unicorn MetalGold Melt ~£190.98
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CountryScotland (United Kingdom)
Year1488–1513
Denomination½ Unicorn
CirculationCirculating
DemonetisedYes
CompositionGold
Weight1.900g
Diameter19.0mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Grade scaleUK (EF/UNC)
Spink5322
Obverse

Unicorn bearing a shield with a lion rampant on it. Crown of three fleur-de-lis around the unicorn's neck.

IACOBVS : DEI : GRACIA : REX · SCT

Reverse

Twelve pointed star.

XVRGAT · DS · ET · DISIPENTVR INM E

Gold content
Gross troy oz 0.0611
Purity unknown, melt value is approximate
Melt value (approx) £190.98

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About the 1488 Scotland Half Unicorn - James IV Type I

The 1488 Scotland Half Unicorn - James IV Type I is a circulating ½ unicorn coin issued from 1488 to 1513, struck in gold. It weighs 1.9g and measures 19mm across. Reverse design: Twelve pointed star.

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

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How much is the 1488 Scotland Half Unicorn - James IV Type I worth?

No verified sale of the 1488 Scotland Half Unicorn - James IV Type I has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth up to £191 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.

How do I identify the 1488 Scotland Half Unicorn - James IV Type I?

Check the weight 1.9g and diameter 19mm and the metal (gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.

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