1 Lion - James II 2nd Coinage, 2nd Issue, Type I

€329,782.00
IssuerScotland
Year1451-1460
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Lion (1/2)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionGold
Weight3.50 g
Dimensions25 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5221
Obverse descriptionCrowned royal arms, flanked by crowns, crown mint mark.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS D GRACIA REX SCOTOR`
(Translation: James, by the Grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionSaint Andrew crucified on a saltire, flanked by crowned fleur-de-lis, cross mint mark.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringXPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT XP
(Translation: Christ reigns, Christ conquers, Christ Commands)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1451-1460)  - -
Catalog ID9920531340
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