1/2 Groat - Robert III Heavy Coinage, 1st Issue

Issuer Scotland
Year 1390-1403
Type Standard circulation coin
Value 1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
Currency Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition Silver
Weight
Diameter 22 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5172
Obverse description Forward facing bust of Robert III. Surrounded by a tressure.
Obverse script Latin (uncial)
Obverse lettering ROBERTVS : DEI : GRA : REX : SCOTO
(Translation: Robert, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse description Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Reverse script Latin (uncial)
Reverse lettering DNS PTECTOR MS LIBA VILLA EDINBVRGH
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (1390-1403) - -
Numisquare ID 4687694820
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