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1 Demy-Lion - Robert III Light coinage, Type Ia ND
| Gold | 1.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Robert III (1390-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1403-1406 |
| Value | ½ Lion (Demy) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 1.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saltire, fluer-de-lis in the left and right quadrant, trefoil in the top and bottom quadrants.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: XPC REGNAT XPC VIN
Lettering (regular font): XPC REGNAT XPC VIN
Translation: Christ reigns, Christ conquers
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Demy-Lion coin is that it was minted during the reign of Robert III, who was also known as Robert the Bruce, and was the King of Scotland from 1390 until his death in 1406. Despite being made of gold, the coin was actually part of a "light coinage" system, which was introduced to address the shortage of small denomination coins in circulation at the time. This system featured coins with lower gold content than previous issues, and the 1 Demy-Lion coin was one of the denominations introduced during this period.
