© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
© The Heberden Coin Room, Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford
1 Rider - James III Issue of 1475-83, Type I ND
| Gold | 5.09 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Scotland (United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies) |
|---|---|
| King | James III (1460-1488) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1475-1483 |
| Value | 1 Rider (5) |
| Currency | Pound Scots (1136-1707) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.09 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#334083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms at the centre of a cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SALVVM FAV POPVVLVM TVVM DNE
Lettering (regular font): SALVVM FAV POPVVLVM TVVM DNE
Translation: O Lord, save Thy people
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Rider - James III (Issue of 1475-83, Type I) ND (1475-1483) coin from Scotland is that it features a unique design element - a small shield with the royal arms of Scotland, which was a departure from the traditional design of Scottish coins that featured a single large shield. This smaller shield was placed above the horse's head on the obverse side of the coin, creating a distinctive and memorable visual element.
