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1 Groat - James II 2nd Coinage, 2nd Issue, Type II ND
| Silver | - | 26 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 | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with three pellets and crowns in alternating quarters of the cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS · PTECTOR · MS · Z · LIBERATOR · MS
VILLA E·DINB::VRG
Lettering (regular font):
DNS · PTECTOR · MS · Z · LIBERATOR · MS
VILLA E·DINB::VRG
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redemer
Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - James II (2nd Coinage, 2nd Issue, Type II) ND (1451-1460) from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a saltire, which is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross. This symbol was used to represent the cross of St. Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, and was a prominent feature on many Scottish coins during this time period.
