© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Groat - James IV Light Coinage, Type III ND
| Silver | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James IV (1488-1513) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1496-1513 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#125372 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with pellets and mullets in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
SALVVM FAC PPLVM TVV DNE
VILLA · EDIN·BV·RGI ·
Lettering (regular font):
SALVVM FAC PPLVM TVV DNE
VILLA · EDIN·BV·RGI ·
Translation:
O Lord, save Thy people.
Town of Edinburgh.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - James IV (Light Coinage, Type III) ND (1496-1513) coin from Scotland is that it was part of a significant change in the country's coinage system. The introduction of this coin marked the transition from the earlier heavy coinage to a lighter coinage, which made transactions easier and more practical for everyday use. This change was a result of the economic needs of the time and the desire to make trade and commerce more efficient.
