1 Groat - James V 2nd Coinage, Type I

€301,535.00
IssuerScotland
Year1526-1539
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Groat (1⁄60)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver (.833)
Weight2.72 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5376
Obverse descriptionRight facing crowned bust of James V, wearing a mantle and a double arched crown.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIACOBVS : DEI : GRA : REX : SCOTORV
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionShield of the Scottish arms, with a pointed base, impaled upon a cross.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering: VILLA : EDINBRVGH
(Translation: Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1526-1539)  - -
Catalog ID5330646740
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