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1 Penny - James III Type A ND
| Billon | - | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1460-1488 |
| Value | 1 Penny (1⁄240) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#125262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Long cross with pellets in the quarters.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: VILLA EDINBVRGH
Lettering (regular font): VILLA EDINBVRGH
Translation: Town of Edinburgh
Comment
The obverse legend on this coin varies considerably.There are many varieties of this coin, they are listed below.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Penny - James III (Type A) ND (1460-1488) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a saltire, which is a heraldic symbol in the form of a diagonal cross. This symbol has been used on Scottish coins for centuries and is still featured on the country's coat of arms today.
