1 Groat - James I (1st Fleur-de-lis Issue) ND (1406-1437) front 1 Groat - James I (1st Fleur-de-lis Issue) ND (1406-1437) back
1 Groat - James I (1st Fleur-de-lis Issue) ND (1406-1437) photo
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1 Groat - James I 1st Fleur-de-lis Issue ND

 
Silver - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
James I (1406-1437)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1406-1437
Value
1 Groat
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#125137
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross with three pellets and fleur-de-lis in alternate quarters.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
DNS PTECOR MS LIBAT :

VILLA DE PERTH

Lettering (regular font):
DNS PTECOR MS LIBAT :

VILLA DE PERTH

Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer

Town of Perth

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - James I (1st Fleur-de-lis Issue) ND (1406-1437) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the royal arms of Scotland, which was added to the coin's reverse side to signify the country's independence and sovereignty.