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1 Groat - David II 3rd Coinage ND
| Silver | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | David II (1329-1371) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1367-1371 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#55477 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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 (3rd Coinage) ND (1367-1371) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a small cross fleury on the reverse side, which is believed to have been added to symbolize the king's devotion to Christianity.
