Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Penny
Edinburgh Mint
James III (1460 - 1488)
The penny was current at 3 pence Scots
Obverse Description
At centre witin a circle of beads, a crowned head of the King facing; around, + IACOB [VS DE]I GRA RE[X]
Reverse Description
Long cross patteewith mullet of five points and three pellets in alternating angles; around outside a circle of beads; [VIL]LA EDE[INBOVR]
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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Acknowledgement
Purchased, Felton Bequest, 1929
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Date Issued
circe 1482 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
10
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Classification
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
13 mm (Outside Diameter), 0.45 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5283 Pages