Coin (Reverse), two pence piece, from reign of James VI & I

This is the obverse of a two pence piece minted at Edinburgh in 1623, during the reign of James VI & I. The coin was made of copper.

The reverse has a lion rampant with two pellets behind. The Latin inscription, a continuation of that on the obverse, translates as: 'King of 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.

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Online ID:	000-190-000-578-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0098: National Museums Scotland Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland H.C3382
Date:	1623
Material:	Copper; a little weak on obverse; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. . IACOBVS . D . G . MAG . BRIT; thistle / Rev. . FRAN . & . HIB . REX; lion rampant to left with two pellets behind
Dimensions:	19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 9.0
What:	Coin Type: Post-union, 2nd issue Coin, two pence piece
Subject:	Queen Street Coin Collection
Who:	James VI
Where:	Scotland, Midlothian, Edinburgh
Event:
Description:	James VI copper two-pence piece, Edinburgh, 1623
References:	'Currency' multimedia programme NMS 1995 Stewart, I.H. 'The Scottish Coinage'. Second Edition. London: Spink & Son, 1967
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