1 Groat - James IV Light Coinage, Type III

€125,374.00
IssuerScotland
Year1496-1513
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#5341
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of James IV, stars flank the King`s neck.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS · DEI · GRA · REX · SCOTTORV . QRA
(Translation: James the Fourth, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with pellets and mullets in alternate quarters .
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse lettering. SALVV · FAC · PPLVVM · TVV · DNE VILLA · EDIN·BVRGI ·
(Translation: O Lord, save Thy people  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1496-1513)  - -
Catalog ID6397046000
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