© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Groat - James III Light Issue of 1475 ND
1475 year| Silver (.925) | 2.54 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1475 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 2.54 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#334425 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with three pellets and six-pointed mullets in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS : PTECTOR MS : & : LIBERATV
VILLA : BERWICHI
Lettering (regular font):
DNS : PTECTOR MS : & : LIBERATV
VILLA : BERWICHI
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Berwick
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - James III (Light Issue of 1475) ND (1475) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a small saltire (St. Andrew's Cross) on the reverse side, which was added to the coin's design to indicate that it was minted in Scotland. This subtle detail sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and time period, and highlights the rich history and cultural heritage of Scotland.
