RecordCoin (Obverse), six shilling piece, from reign of James VI & I< 1 of 1 > Back
Coin (Obverse), six shilling piece, from reign of James VI & IThis is the obverse of a silver six shilling piece minted at Edinburgh in 1619, during the reign of James VI & I. The obverse has a crowned portrait of the king. Behind his head is the number 'VI', indicating the coin's value. The Latin inscription translates as: 'James VI, by the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland'. The coins of James VI's reign are considered to have the most beautiful designs and most varied legends of all Scottish coins. After the Union of the Crowns of 1603, Scottish gold and silver coins closely resembled their English counterparts. Record detailsTo search on related items, click any linked text below.
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