1/2 Groat - James III Main Issue

€88,404.00
IssuerScotland
Year1484-1488
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5292
Obverse descriptionThree-quarter facing, realistic bust of James III.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS · DIE · GRACIA · REX
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King)
Reverse descriptionLong cross with three pellets with an annulet in the centre and crowns in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringDNS · PROT·ECTOR MEVS · VIL·A ED·INB·VRI ·
(Translation: God is my Defender  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1484-1488)  - -
Catalog ID7513577830
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