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1 Groat - James III Main Issue ND
| Silver | - | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1484-1488 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#125237 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with three pellets with an annulet in the centre and crowns in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS PROTECTOR MEV EOR V
VILLA DE ABERDN
Lettering (regular font):
DNS PROTECTOR MEV EOR V
VILLA DE ABERDN
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Aberdeen
Comment
This is the first coin minted outside of Italy to bear a realistic, renaissance style portrait.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - James III (Main Issue) ND (1484-1488) 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.
