© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Demy - James II 1st Coinage, Type IVa ND
| Gold (.9167) | 3.50 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James II (1437-1460) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1437-1451 |
| 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#336371 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saltire flanked by fleur-de-lis within a tressure of six arcs, annulet at the centre of the saltire, large quatrefoils with a large pellet in their centres in the arcs of the tressure, annulet stops in the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVM FAC POPVLVM TVVM DNE
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Demy - James II (1st Coinage, Type IVa) ND (1437-1451) 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 II, 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 reflects the complex religious landscape of Scotland during the 15th century, when the country was transitioning from a Catholic to a Protestant majority.
