1 Groat - James IV Maundy Issue, Type IV

€325,404.00
IssuerScotland
Year1512
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.14 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5343
Obverse descriptionForward facing crowned and bearded bust of James IV.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS · 4 · DEI : GRA : REX : SCOTORV :
(Translation: James the Fourth, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with mullets and pellets in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringEXVRGAT : DEVS : DISIPENT : I : VILLA : EDINBVRG : IZ :
(Translation: Let God arise and let His enemies be scattered  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1512)  - The Maundy groat was struck in limited quantities. There are only three known examples remaining in existence. -
Catalog ID6393104250
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