1 Groat - David II (2nd Coinage, Class A) ND (1357-1367) front 1 Groat - David II (2nd Coinage, Class A) ND (1357-1367) back
1 Groat - David II (2nd Coinage, Class A) ND (1357-1367) photo
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1 Groat - David II 2nd Coinage, Class A ND

 
Silver 4.67 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
David II (1329-1371)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1357-1367
Value
1 Groat
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.67 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#313417
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross with a mullet in each quarter.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
DNS · PTECTOR MS & LIBATOR MS
VILLA · EDINBVRGH

Lettering (regular font):
DNS · PTECTOR MS & LIBATOR MS
VILLA · EDINBVRGH

Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer

Town of Edinburgh

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - David II (2nd Coinage, Class A) ND (1357-1367) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a small cross fleury on the reverse side, which is a symbol of the Christian faith and a nod to the country's religious heritage.