© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
1 Penny - James III Light Issue of c.1482 ND
1482 year| Silver | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1482 |
| Value | 3 Pence (1⁄80) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#125263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Long cross with a mullet of 5 points and three pellets in alternate quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: VILLA EDINBVRGH
Lettering (regular font): VILLA EDINBVRGH
Translation: Town of Edinburgh
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - James III (Light Issue of c.1482) ND (1482) from Scotland is that it is one of the earliest coins to feature a portrait of a British monarch, with James III depicted on the obverse (front) side of the coin. This was a significant departure from earlier coins, which often featured generic designs or symbols, and marked a shift towards more personalized and realistic depictions of royalty on currency.
