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

€334,241.00
IssuerScotland
Year1467
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight1.27 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5269
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust, cross to the left and right of the king`s neck.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS : 3 : D : GRA REX SCOTO :
(Translation: James the Third, 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 PTECT MS & LBERA VILLA : BERWICI
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Berwick)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1467)  - -
Catalog ID7930501250
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