© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Groat - James II 2nd Coinage, 1st 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 | 1451-1460 |
| 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#123920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross with three pellets and crowns in alternating quarters
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS : P : TECTOR : MES : LIBERATOR : ME
: VILLA EDINBVRG
Lettering (regular font):
DNS : P : TECTOR : MES : LIBERATOR : ME
: VILLA EDINBVRG
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - James II (2nd Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1451-1460) from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a saltire, or St. Andrew's Cross, on the reverse side. This symbol, which is a diagonal cross with arms of equal length, has been associated with Scotland for centuries and is still used on the country's flag today.
