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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#90416 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with mullets and pellets in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
SALVVM FAC · PPLVVM · TVVM · DNE
· VILLA · EDENBEOVRGE
Lettering (regular font):
SALVVM FAC · PPLVVM · TVVM · DNE
· VILLA · EDENBEOVRGE
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 series of coins issued during James IV's reign that were designed to address the issue of currency debasement, which had become a significant problem in Scotland at the time. The coin was made of silver and was intended to be a more reliable and stable form of currency than the previous coins, which had been debased by the addition of base metals. This effort to reform the currency was an important step in restoring the stability of the Scottish economy during James IV's reign.
