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© Cameron Maclean (CC BY-NC-SA)
1 Farthing - James III Type IV ND
| Copper | - | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1470-1480 |
| Value | 1 Farthing (1⁄960) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#217095 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with a mullet in each quarter
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: MO PAVPER
Lettering (regular font): MO PAVPER
Translation: Money of the Poor
Comment
Type IV farthing according to Bateson's 'Coinage in Scotland' and a type II farthing according to Spink's 'Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands'.The shape of these coins varies considerably.
Date of mintage is uncertain. It has been suggested that they were struck in the 1470s.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Farthing - James III (Type IV) ND (1470-1480) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a thistle, which is a symbol of Scotland and represents the country's national identity.
