1 Penny - James III Type A

€125,262.00
IssuerScotland
Year1460-1488
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Penny (1⁄240)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionBillon
Weight
Dimensions15 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5299
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of James III, wearing a crown of 3 fleur-de-lis and two points like the bust on the light silver issue of c.1467.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS DEI GRA REX SC
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with pellets in the quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringVILLA EDINBVRGH
(Translation: Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1460-1488)  - Type A: Long cross and pellets on reverse. -
ND (1460-1488)  - Type Aa1: Crown initial mark on reverse. Saltires may appear on obverse. -
ND (1460-1488)  - Type Aa2: Crown initial mark on reverse and points within the three pellets in the quarters. Saltires may appear on obverse. -
ND (1460-1488)  - Type Ab1: Cross fourchy initial mark on reverse. -
ND (1460-1488)  - Type Ab2: Cross fourchy initial mark on reverse. Points within the three pellets in the quarters -
ND (1460-1488)  - Type Ab3: Cross fourchy initial mark on reverse. Saltires within the three pellets on the reverse. -
ND (1460-1488)  - Type Ab4: Cross fourchy initial mark on reverse. Annulets within the three pellets on the reverse. -
Catalog ID4575787230
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