Gold unicorn of James III, Scotland, 1484 - 1488. 1966.163.27

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1966.163.27

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Obverse: unicorn l., with royal shield.
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Reverse: large wavy star over cross fleury.

Physical Description

  • Axis: 0

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 3.804
    • Diameter (in mm): 25

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1966.163.27
  • Department: Medieval
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

  • Provenance

    • Simpson, A.C.

Notes

  • denomination introduced by James III; second gold issue.

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States