1 Groat - James II 2nd Coinage, 2nd Issue, Type II

€90,270.00
IssuerScotland
Year1451-1460
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions26 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5234
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of James II. Crown decorated with fleur-de-lis and pellet pointed spikes. Saltire on each side of the King`s neck.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS DEI GRACI REX SCOTORVM
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with three pellets and crowns in alternating quarters of the cross.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS · PTECTOR · MS · Z · LIBERATOR · MS VILLA E·DINB::VRG
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redemer  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1451-1460)  - -
Catalog ID8818378680
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