1 Groat - James III Main Issue

€125,237.00
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#5290
Obverse descriptionThree-quarter facing, realistic bust of James III.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX COTRV
(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 ABERDN
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Aberdeen)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1484-1488)  - -
Catalog ID5353459390
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