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 - 29 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
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#88965
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.