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½ Groat - James III Light Issue of 1475 ND
1475 year| Silver | - | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1475 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#125468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with mullets and pellets in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS PROTECTOR ME ET LIBERAT
VILLA BEIRWICCHII
Lettering (regular font):
DNS PROTECTOR ME ET LIBERAT
VILLA BEIRWICCHII
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Berwick
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - James III (Light Issue of 1475) ND (1475) from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of great economic and political change in Scotland. The coin was issued during the reign of King James III, who ruled Scotland from 1460 to 1488. During his reign, Scotland experienced significant economic growth and trade, which led to an increase in the demand for coinage. The ½ Groat coin was minted to meet this demand and was used widely in everyday transactions. Despite its age, the coin remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today, with some rare examples selling for thousands of pounds at auction.
