1/2 Groat - James III Light Issue of c.1467

€125,467.00
IssuerScotland
Year1467
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5268
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of James III, crosses by the King`s neck.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS D GRA REX SCOT
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with trefoils formed of three pellets and six-pointed mullets in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS PTECTOR ME E LIBER M VILLA : EDIN+BVRG
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1467)  - -
Catalog ID5922191460
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