Unicorn of James IV of Scotland (r. 1488–1513)
Unknown Artist
The unicorn, at 21 carets or less, was the largest denomination in the coinage of James IV (r. 1488–1513)
Credit: Gift of Assunta Sommella Peluso, Ada Peluso, and Romano I. Peluso, in memory of Ignazio Peluso, 2002
1488-1513
Gold
27.0mm
2002.399.1
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