© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Groat - James I 1st Fleur-de-lis Issue ND
| Silver | - | 24 mm |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#125139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with three pellets and fleur-de-lis in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS PTECTOR MS LIB MS
VILLA DE LINLITHGO
Lettering (regular font):
DNS PTECTOR MS LIB MS
VILLA DE LINLITHGO
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Linlithgow
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 indicate the coin's country of origin. This feature was not present on previous issues of the groat coin, making it a distinctive characteristic of this particular issue.
