1 Groat - James III Light Issue of c.1482

€90,264.00
IssuerScotland
Year1482
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5280A
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of James III wearing a crown with five fleur-de-lis.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS : DEI : GRA : REX : SCOTORM
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with a 5 pointed mullet and three pellets in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS PTECTOR MS Z LIBEATVR MES VILLA EDENBEOVRGE
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1482)  - -
Catalog ID2195020500
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