© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
½ Groat - Robert III Heavy Coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Silver | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Robert III (1390-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1390-1403 |
| Value | ½ Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#124766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with three pellets in each quarter
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS PTECTOR MS LIBA
VILLA EDINBVRGH
Lettering (regular font):
DNS PTECTOR MS LIBA
VILLA EDINBVRGH
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Groat - Robert III (Heavy Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1390-1403) from Scotland is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king, Robert III, on the obverse side, which was a departure from the traditional design of Scottish coins that featured a crowned shield. This design change was a sign of the growing influence of European coinage styles in Scotland during the late medieval period.
