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

€125,191.00
IssuerScotland
Year1451-1460
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#5236
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of James II wearing a crown with fleur-de-lis and trefoil pointed spike prongs.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS : DEI GRA REX : SCOTTOR:VM:
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with three pellets and crowns in alternate quadrants.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS : P:TECTOR MS Z LIBERATOR MS : VIL:LA E:DINB:VRG:
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1451-1460)  - -
Catalog ID4752693200
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