1 Groat - James III Main Issue

€88,823.00
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#5287
Obverse descriptionThree-quarter facing, realistic bust of James III. Annulet on the inner circle directly left of the face.
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 letteringDINS PROTEOR M ET : ERATO : VILLA E:+DINBVRG
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1484-1488)  - -
Catalog ID9947764000
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