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1 Groat - James I 1st Fleur-de-lis Issue ND
Silver | - | 24 mm |
Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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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 |
Numista | N#125137 |
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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.