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1 Groat - Robert II ND
| Silver | 3.99 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Robert II (1371-1390) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1371-1390 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.99 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#318887 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with a mullet in each quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS : PTECTOR MS · Z · LIATOR MS
VILLA EDINBVRGH
Lettering (regular font):
DNS : PTECTOR MS · Z · LIATOR MS
VILLA EDINBVRGH
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat coin from Scotland, minted during the reign of Robert II (1371-1390), is that it was the first Scottish coin to feature a portrait of the king. Prior to this, Scottish coins had featured a simple cross or other symbols, but the introduction of a portrait of the king marked a significant change in the design of Scottish currency. This coin also has a unique place in history as it was issued during a time of great change and upheaval in Scotland, with the country facing challenges from both England and the Black Death. Despite these challenges, the 1 Groat coin remained a popular and widely used denomination throughout Robert II's reign.
