1 Groat - Robert III (Heavy Coinage, 2nd Issue) ND (1390-1403) front 1 Groat - Robert III (Heavy Coinage, 2nd Issue) ND (1390-1403) back
1 Groat - Robert III (Heavy Coinage, 2nd Issue) ND (1390-1403) photo
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1 Groat - Robert III Heavy Coinage, 2nd Issue ND

 
Silver 2.98 g 26 mm
Description
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
Weight
2.98 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#320226
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Cross with pellets in each quarter.

Script: Latin (uncial)

Lettering:
DNS : P:TECTOR : MS : & LIBATOR MS

VILLA EDINBVRGH

Lettering (regular font):
DNS : P:TECTOR : 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, 2nd Issue) ND (1390-1403) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a small cross fleury on the reverse side, which was a symbol of the Christian faith and a nod to the country's religious heritage.