1/2 Groat - James III Base Silver Issue

€329,918.00
IssuerScotland
Year1471-1483
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.770)
Weight1.09 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5272
Obverse descriptionHalf right facing bust of James III, crowned and armoured.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS . DEI · GRA : REX : SCOTOR
(Translation: James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross with mullets and thistleheads in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringVILLA : EDINBVRG
(Translation: Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1471-1483)  - -
Catalog ID5369057330
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