Scotland ½ Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage (1518–1526)
| Country | Scotland (United Kingdom) |
| Year | 1518–1526 |
| Denomination | ½ Unicorn |
| Circulation | Circulating |
| Demonetised | Yes |
| Composition | Gold (.875) (875/1000 fine) |
| Weight | 1.910g · 0.0537 t oz |
| Diameter | 21.0mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Grade scale | UK (EF/UNC) |
| Spink | 5366 |
Unicorn bearing the arms of Scotland.
· IACOBVS · DEI : GRACIA · REX · SCOTORVM · ·
Wavy star impaled upon an ornate cross.
EXVRGAT · DEVS · ET · DISIPENT · INIMICI · EIVS
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The 1518 Scotland Half Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage is a circulating ½ unicorn coin issued from 1518 to 1526, struck in 87.5% gold. It weighs 1.91g and measures 21mm across. Reverse design: Wavy star impaled upon an ornate cross.
It is no longer legal tender, so its value is to collectors only.
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How much is the 1518 Scotland Half Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage worth?
No verified sale of the 1518 Scotland Half Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage has been logged on MyCoinage yet. Its gold content is worth about £168 at today's spot price, which puts a floor under its value.
How do I identify the 1518 Scotland Half Unicorn - James V 1st Coinage?
Check the weight 1.91g and diameter 21mm and the metal (87.5% gold) against the specification table on this page. The reverse design is described above.
