Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Groat
Edinburgh mint
Robert III (1390-1406)
Although the groat was rated at 4 pence in 1357, its rate in Scottish pence increased in steps over time from 6 pence to 18 pence. Heavy coinage issue.
Obverse Description
At centre within beaded circle and broken tressure of arches, crowned head of the King facing; around, + ROBERTVS DEI GRA REX SCOTORVM
Reverse Description
Long cross with three pellets in each angle; around in two concentric circles, inner, VILLA DE[INBVRGh]; outer, DNS PTECTOR MS Z LIBATOR MS (translation, God is my protector and my redeemer)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 11 Jan 1978
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Date Issued
1390-1403 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Edinburgh (Mint), Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, 1390-1403
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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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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
26 mm (Outside Diameter), 2.655 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5164 ? Pages