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1 Groat - James II 2nd Coinage, 2nd Issue, Type III ND
Silver | - | 27 mm |
Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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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#125191 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with three pellets and crowns in alternate quadrants.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS : P:TECTOR MS Z LIBERATOR MS :
VIL:LA E:DINB:VRG:
Lettering (regular font):
DNS : P:TECTOR MS Z LIBERATOR MS :
VIL:LA E:DINB:VRG:
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - James II (2nd Coinage, 2nd Issue, Type III) ND (1451-1460) coin 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 Saint Andrew, the patron saint of Scotland, and was a prominent feature on many Scottish coins during this time period.