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© Trustees of the British Museum
1 Demy - James II 1st Coinage, Type IVb 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 | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#329779 |
|---|---|
| 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, saltire stops in the legend.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SALVVM FAC POPVLVM TVVM
Lettering (regular font): SALVVM FAC POPVLVM TVVM
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Demy - James II (1st Coinage, Type IVb) ND (1437-1451) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique blend of Christian and pagan symbols. The obverse of the coin depicts a crowned bust of King James II, while the reverse features a thistle, a symbol of Scotland, surrounded by a wreath of oak leaves. This blending of symbols reflects the complex religious and cultural landscape of Scotland during the 15th century.
