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© Trustees of the British Museum
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#55280 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saltire flanked by fleur-de-lis within a tressure of six arcs, large quatrefoils with a large pellet in their centres in the arcs of the tressure, annulet stops in the legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SALVM FAC POPVLVM TVVM DNE
Lettering (regular font): 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 of the coin depicts a crowned bust of James II, while the reverse 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 Christianity was the dominant religion but pagan beliefs and practices still held influence.
