Information about effigy: Crown of Scotland

The Crown of Scotland is the crown that was used at the coronation of the monarchs of Scotland. Remade in its current form for King James V of Scotland in 1540, the crown is part of the Honours of Scotland, the oldest surviving set of Crown jewels in the British Isles. The crown dates from at least 1503 when, in an earlier form, it was depicted in the portrait of King James IV of Scotland in the Book of Hours commissioned for his marriage to Margaret Tudor.

As well as appearing in the Royal Coat of Arms of the UK used in Scotland and Scottish versions of the Royal Cypher, the crown appears in the version of the UK Royal Arms used by the Scotland Office, and also appeared in the arms used by the former Scottish Executive.

Crown of Scotland surmounted by Scottish lion

United Kingdom / Shilling 1947 Scottish

The Crown of Scotland as depicted on Scottish type shillings between 1937 and 1951.