Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Groat
Edinburgh mint
James III (1460 - 1488)
The groat was a 1 shilling and 2 pence coin for this issue.
Obverse Description
Within a beaded circle, crowned bust of the King facing three-quarters to left, annulet in circle behind head; around, IACOBVS DEI GRACIA REX SCOT
Reverse Description
Long cross pattee with crown and three pellets with annulet in alternate angles; around in two concentric circles, inner, + VILLA EDINBVG; outer, + DNS PROTECTOR ME ET ORV (translation, God is my defender and (ORV?) )
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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
1484-1488 AD
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Issued By
King James III, Scotland, Great Britain, 1484-1488
This piece was once attributed to James IV -
Mint
Edinburgh (Mint), Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, 1484-1488
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
07
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
25 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.667 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5289 Pages