1 Groat - James IV Light Coinage, Type III

€125,372.00
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#5340
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of James IV.
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 letteringSALVVM FAC PPLVM TVV DNE VILLA · EDIN·BV·RGI ·
(Translation: O Lord, save Thy people  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1496-1513)  - -
Catalog ID8528035420
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