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1/2 Groat - James III Main Issue
Issuer | Scotland |
Year | 1484-1488 |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Value | 1/2 Groat (1⁄120) |
Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
Composition | Silver |
Weight | |
Dimensions | 20 mm |
Thickness | |
Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Engraver(s) | |
In circulation to | |
Reference(s) | Sp#5292 |
Obverse description | Three-quarter facing, realistic bust of James III. |
Obverse script | Latin (uncial) |
Obverse lettering | IACOBVS
· DIE · GRACIA · REX (Translation: James, by the grace of God, King) |
Reverse description | Long cross with three pellets with an annulet in the centre and crowns in alternate quarters. |
Reverse script | Latin (uncial) |
Reverse lettering | DNS · PROT·ECTOR MEVS ·
VIL·A ED·INB·VRI · (Translation: God is my Defender Town of Edinburgh) |
Edge | |
Mint | |
Mintage | ND
(1484-1488) - -
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Catalog ID | 7513577830 |
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