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© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Demy - James I Type II ND
| Gold (.9167) | 3.50 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James I (1406-1437) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1424-1437 |
| Value | ½ Lion (Demy) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#88033 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saltire flanked by fleur-de-lis within a tressure of six arcs, large quatrefoils with open centres in the arcs of the tressure.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SALVVM FAC POPVLVM TVVM DNE
Lettering (regular font): SALVVM FAC POPVLVM TVVM DNE
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Demy - James I (Type II) ND (1424-1437) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan imagery. The obverse side of the coin depicts a crowned bust of King James I, while the reverse side features a representation of the Trinity, with three interconnected circles representing the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. This blending of religious symbols was a common feature of medieval coinage in Scotland and reflects the complex religious landscape of the time.
