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½ Groat - James III Light Issue of c.1467 ND
1467 year| Silver | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1467 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#125467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with trefoils formed of three pellets and six-pointed mullets in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS PTECTOR ME E LIBER M
VILLA : EDIN+BVRG
Lettering (regular font):
DNS PTECTOR ME E LIBER M
VILLA : EDIN+BVRG
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - James III (Light Issue of c.1467) ND (1467) 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 was attempting to restore the Scottish economy and stabilize the country's finances after years of conflict and instability. The coin's silver content and unique design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
