© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Groat - Robert II ND
| Silver | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Robert II (1371-1390) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1371-1390 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#122872 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Long cross with a mullet in each quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS PROTECTOR MEVS
VILLA EDINBURGH
Lettering (regular font):
DNS PROTECTOR MEVS
VILLA EDINBURGH
Translation:
God is my defender
Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
The ½ Groat coin from Scotland, issued during the reign of Robert II (1371-1390), is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a valuable and durable material at the time. This coin was also part of a larger currency system that was used across the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, and Crown Dependencies, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
