1/2 Groat - James III Light Issue of 1475

€125,468.00
IssuerScotland
Year1475
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5278
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of James III wearing a crown of three fleur-de-lis.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS : DEI : GRA : REX : SCOT
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with mullets and pellets in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS PROTECTOR ME ET LIBERAT VILLA BEIRWICCHII
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Berwick)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1475)  - -
Catalog ID9977746970
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