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1 Groat - Robert III Heavy Coinage, 2nd Issue ND
Silver | - | 29 mm |
Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
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King | Robert III (1390-1406) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 1390-1403 |
Value | 1 Groat |
Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
Composition | Silver |
Diameter | 29 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-09 |
Numista | N#88965 |
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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, 2nd Issue) ND (1390-1403) from Scotland is that it was one of the first coins to feature a portrait of the king, Robert III, on the obverse (front side), which was a departure from the traditional design of Scottish coins that featured a cross or other religious symbols. This change in design was a significant departure from the traditional design of Scottish coins and marked a turning point in the history of Scottish coinage.