1 Groat - James II 1st Coinage, 4th Fleur-de-lis Issue

€125,190.00
IssuerScotland
Year1437-1451
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5230
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of James II with wavy hair and a wider crown with a tall central fleur-de-lis. Bust doesn`t breach the surrounding mantle.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse lettering: IACOBVS : DEI : GRACIA : REX : SCOTORV
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with three pellets and fleur-de-lis in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS + PTECTOR + MEVS + & + LIBERAT + ME + VILLA : EDINBVRGH
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1437-1451)  - -
Catalog ID3765370960
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