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© Trustees of the British Museum
½ Demy - James I Type II ND
| Gold (.9167) | 1.75 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1406-1437) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1424-1437 |
| Value | ½ Demy (⅛) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#329776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saltire flanked by fleur-de-lis within a tressure of seven arcs, large quatrefoils with open centres in the arcs of the tressure.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SALVVM FAC POPVLVM TV
Lettering (regular font): SALVVM FAC POPVLVM TV
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Demy - James I (Type II) ND (1424-1437) coin from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Scotland. James I, who ruled Scotland from 1406 to 1437, was instrumental in introducing new coinage to replace the old system, which had been in place since the reign of Alexander III in the 13th century. The ½ Demy coin was one of the new coins introduced during this time, and it was used as a means of promoting trade and commerce within Scotland and beyond. Despite its small denomination, the coin was made of gold, which speaks to the wealth and prosperity of Scotland during this period.
