© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Groat - James II 1st Coinage, 4th Fleur-de-lis Issue ND
| Silver | - | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James II (1437-1460) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1437-1451 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#125190 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with three pellets and fleur-de-lis in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS + PTECTOR + MEVS + & + LIBERAT + ME +
VILLA : EDINBVRGH
Lettering (regular font):
DNS + PTECTOR + MEVS + & + LIBERAT + ME +
VILLA : EDINBVRGH
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - James II (1st Coinage, 4th Fleur-de-lis Issue) ND (1437-1451) from Scotland is that it features a unique design element known as a "fleur-de-lis," which is a stylized representation of a lily flower. This symbol was commonly used in the heraldry of the time and was associated with purity, light, and nobility. The inclusion of the fleur-de-lis on the coin was likely intended to convey the idea of the king's divine right to rule and his connection to the noble and pure traditions of the past.
