© Spink and Son
© Spink and Son
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#89747 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned royal arms at the centre of a cross.
Script: Latin (uncial)
Lettering: SALVVM FAC POPVLVM TVVM DNE
Lettering (regular font): SALVVM FAC POPVLVM 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 horseman, or "rider," on the reverse side of the coin. This design was used to indicate that the coin was issued during the reign of King James III, who ruled Scotland from 1460 to 1488. The inclusion of the rider on the coin was a way to distinguish it from other coins issued during the same period, and it has become a distinctive feature of this particular coin.
