1 Groat - James IV (Heavy Coinage, Type IIb) ND (1489-1496) front 1 Groat - James IV (Heavy Coinage, Type IIb) ND (1489-1496) back
1 Groat - James IV (Heavy Coinage, Type IIb) ND (1489-1496) photo
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1 Groat - James IV Heavy Coinage, Type IIb ND

 
Silver - 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies)
King
James IV (1488-1513)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1489-1496
Value
1 Groat
Currency
Pound Scots (1136-1707)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-08
References
Numista
N#90417
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Long cross with crown and pellets in alternative quarters.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
DNS : PTECT : MEVS : ET LEBA · M

VILLA E·DINBRG

Lettering (regular font):
DNS : PTECT : MEVS : ET LEBA · M

VILLA E·DINBRG

Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer

Town of Edinburgh

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - James IV (Heavy Coinage, Type IIb) ND (1489-1496) coin from Scotland is that it was part of a series of coins issued during James IV's reign that were designed to promote trade and commerce between Scotland and other European countries. The coin's silver content and intricate design made it a popular choice for merchants and traders, and it played an important role in facilitating economic growth and development in Scotland during this time period.