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½ Groat - James III Main Issue ND
| Silver | - | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1484-1488 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#88404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with three pellets with an annulet in the centre and crowns in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS · PROT·ECTOR MEVS ·
VIL·A ED·INB·VRI ·
Lettering (regular font):
DNS · PROT·ECTOR MEVS ·
VIL·A ED·INB·VRI ·
Translation:
God is my Defender
Town of Edinburgh
Comment
This is the first coin minted outside of Italy to bear a realistic, renaissance style portrait.Interesting fact
The ½ Groat coin from James III's reign is notable for being the first coin to feature a Scottish king's image wearing a crown, signifying Scotland's independence from England.
