1 Groat - James III Base Silver Issue

€111,431.00
IssuerScotland
Year1471-1483
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.770)
Weight2.17 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5270
Obverse descriptionHalf right facing bust of James III, crowned and armoured.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS : DEI : GRA : REX : SCOTORV
(Translation: James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionFloriate cross with mullets and thistleheads in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringVILLA : EDINBVRGH
(Translation: Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1471-1483)  - -
Catalog ID3752418150
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