1 Groat - James III Light Issue of c.1467

€334,087.00
IssuerScotland
Year1467
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.925)
Weight2.54 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5263
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust, saltire on either side of the king`s neck.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS : D : GRA : REX : SCOTORVM :
(Translation: James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with trefoils formed of three pellets and six-pointed mullets in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS . PTECTOR : MS : & : LIBAT VILLA EDINBVRG
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1467)  - -
Catalog ID9260208110
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