© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
½ Rider - James III Issued of 1475-83, Type II ND
| Gold | 2.54 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1475-1483 |
| Value | ½ Rider (2.5) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#334085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Equestrian depiction of James III wielding a sword, facing left.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SALLVVM : FAC : POPVLVM : TVVM : DOMN
Lettering (regular font): SALLVVM : FAC : POPVLVM : TVVM : DOMN
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Rider - James III coin is that it features a unique design element - a small horseman, or "rider," on the reverse side of the coin. This design was added to the coin to indicate that it was issued during the reign of King James III, who was known for his love of horseback riding and hunting. The rider image has become a distinctive feature of this coin and sets it apart from other coins issued during the same period.
