© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Groat - Robert III Heavy Coinage, 2nd Issue ND
| Silver | - | 27 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 | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#124816 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with three pellets in each quarter.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering:
DNS PTECTOR MS LIBATOR MS
VILLA ABERDEN
Lettering (regular font):
DNS PTECTOR MS LIBATOR MS
VILLA ABERDEN
Translation:
God is my Defender and my Redeemer
Town of Aberdeen
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 1 Groat - Robert III (Heavy Coinage, 2nd Issue) ND (1390-1403) from Scotland is that it was minted during a time of economic and political turmoil in Scotland. The coinage of Robert III, also known as the "Heavy Coinage," was introduced in 1390 as a response to the economic difficulties faced by the country, including a shortage of coinage and a decline in trade. The 1 Groat coin, made of silver, was one of the denominations introduced during this time and was used widely in trade and commerce. Despite the challenges faced by Scotland during this period, the coinage of Robert III, including the 1 Groat coin, remains a significant part of Scotland's numismatic history.
