1 Groat - James III Main Issue

€125,242.00
IssuerScotland
Year1484-1488
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5291
Obverse descriptionThree-quarter facing, realistic bust of James III. Annulet on the inner circle directly left of the face.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS : DIE : GRACIA : REX : COTTRV
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with three pellets with an annulet in the centre and crowns in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS PROTECTOR MEV EOR V VILLA DE ABRDE
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Aberdeen)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1484-1488)  - -
Catalog ID2419765900
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