1 Groat - James III (Light Issue of c.1467) ND (1467) front 1 Groat - James III (Light Issue of c.1467) ND (1467) back
1 Groat - James III (Light Issue of c.1467) ND (1467) photo
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

1 Groat - James III Light Issue of c.1467 ND

1467 year
Silver (.925) 2.54 g 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
James III (1460-1488)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1467
Value
1 Groat
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
2.54 g
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#125206
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross with trefoils formed of three pellets and six-pointed mullets in alternate quarters.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
DNS PTECTOR : MS : & : LEBER :

VILLA : EDINBVRG

Lettering (regular font):
DNS PTECTOR : MS : & : LEBER :

VILLA : EDINBVRG

Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer

Town of Edinburgh

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - James III (Light Issue of c.1467) ND (1467) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a small cross-like symbol, known as a "saltire," which is visible on the reverse side of the coin, above the shield. This symbol is a nod to the Saint Andrew's Cross, which is a symbol of Scotland and is often featured on Scottish coins.