© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Groat - James III Light Issue of c.1482 ND
1482 year| Silver | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1482 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#90264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with a 5 pointed mullet and three pellets in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS PTECTOR MS Z LIBEATVR MES
VILLA EDENBEOVRGE
Lettering (regular font):
DNS PTECTOR MS Z LIBEATVR MES
VILLA EDENBEOVRGE
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.1482) ND (1482) 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.
