Obverse:
Bust of crowned James VI facing right, XII
to left of head. Text around LACOBVS DG MAG
BRIT FRAN & HIB REX (James by the grace
of God King of Great Britain France and Ireland).
Reverse:
The arms of Scotland. The rampant lion of
Scotland in the first and fourth quarters,
the English arms in the second quarter and
the harp of Ireland in the third. Text around
QVAE DEVS CONIVNXIT NEMO SEPARET (What God
hath joined together let no man put asunder).
History:
This coin was minted at Edinburgh, after James
VI had become James I of England. This Scottish
twelve shilling piece has the same value as
an English shilling.
Date:
Edinburgh mint, 1609 - 1625
Diameter:
2.9cm
