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© Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd
1 Groat - Robert III Heavy Coinage, 1st Issue ND
| Silver | - | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | Robert III (1390-1406) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1390-1403 |
| Value | 1 Groat |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#89875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cross with pellets in each quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS : PTECTOR MS LIBATOR MS
VILLA EDINBVRGH
Lettering (regular font):
DNS : PTECTOR MS LIBATOR MS
VILLA EDINBVRGH
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Groat - Robert III (Heavy Coinage, 1st Issue) ND (1390-1403) from Scotland is that it was the first coin to feature a portrait of a Scottish king. The coin features a depiction of King Robert III on the obverse, which was a departure from the traditional design of Scottish coins that had previously featured a cross or other symbols. This change in design was a significant development in the history of Scottish coinage and marked a shift towards more personalized and realistic depictions of monarchs on coins.
