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

 
Silver 4.67 g 30 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
30 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#90425
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with a mullet in each quarter, pellet in one of the quarters.

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

Comment

The bust is very similar to that which appears on the coinage of Robert II.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - David II (2nd Coinage, Class D) 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.