© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Demy-Lion - Robert III Heavy Coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Gold | 2.00 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Robert III (1390-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1390-1403 |
| Value | ½ Lion (Demy) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.00 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#124763 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saltire, fleur-de-lis in the left and right quadrant and a large trefoil in the top and bottom quadrants.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT
Lettering (regular font): XPC REGNAT XPC VINCIT
Translation: Christ reigns, Christ conquers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Demy-Lion coin is that it was issued during the reign of Robert III, who was also known as Robert the Bruce, and was the first king of Scotland to issue a gold coin. This coin was part of the "Heavy Coinage" issued by Robert III, which was introduced to replace the earlier "Light Coinage" that had been issued by his predecessor, David II. The 1 Demy-Lion coin was equivalent to 1/20 of a pound sterling and was used as a means of payment for goods and services.
