Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Groat
Edinburgh mint
James V (1513-1542)
The groat was current at 1 shilling and 6 pence Scots
Obverse Description
At centre within a beaded circle, crowned bust of the King facing right; around, + IACOBVS 5 DEI GRA REX SCOTORV
Reverse Description
Shield bearing arms of Scotland over long cross fourchee; around, + OPPIDV EDINBURGI
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
1526-1539 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Edinburgh (Mint), Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, 1526-1539
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
02
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Classification
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
0.1 mm (Depth), 26 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.701 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5378 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
