1/2 Groat - James IV Light Coinage, Type III

€125,378.00
IssuerScotland
Year1496-1513
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1/2 Groat (1⁄120)
CurrencyPound Scots (1136-1707)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions19 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) Sp#5345
Obverse descriptionForward facing bust of James IV, stars flank the King`s neck.
Obverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Obverse letteringIACOBVS · DEI · GRA · REX · SCOTTOR
(Translation: James, by the grace of God, King of Scots)
Reverse descriptionLongcross with mullets and pellets in alternate quarters.
Reverse scriptLatin (uncial)
Reverse letteringSALVV · FAC · POPVLVV · TV DNE VILLA EIINBVRGE
(Translation: O Lord, save Thy people  Town of Edinburgh)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (1496-1513)  - -
Catalog ID2234571600
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