1 Groat - James III Light Issue of 1475

€334,425.00
IssuerScotland
Year1475
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.54 g
Dimensions24 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5277
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust, wearing a crown of three tall fleur-de-lis.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS : DEI : GRA : REX : SCOTORVM
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with three pellets and six-pointed mullets in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS : PTECTOR MS : & : LIBERATV VILLA : BERWICHI
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Berwick)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1475)  - -
Catalog ID8613928710
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