1 Groat - James IV Heavy Coinage, Type IIb

€90,417.00
IssuerScotland
Year1489-1496
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5333
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of the King with large eyelids. Three fleur-de-lis and small points in the crown.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS : DEI : GRACIA : REX : SCOTO :
(Translation: James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with crown and pellets in alternative quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS : PTECT : MEVS : ET LEBA · M VILLA E·DINBRG
(Translation: God is my Defender and my Redeemer  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1489-1496)  - -
Catalog ID3774026700
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