Summary
Silver coin; Denomination: Groat
Edinburgh mint
David II (1329-1371)
David II introduced this denomination to Scotland following the model of Edward III of England. The groat was a 4 pence coin.
Obverse Description
At centre within beaded circle and a broken tressure of six arches, crowned head of the King facing left with sceptre at left; around, + DAVID DEI [GRA RE]X SCOTORVM
Reverse Description
Long cross with five pointed mullet in each angle; around in two concentric circles, inner, VILLA EDINBVRGh; outer DNS PTECTOR MS Z LI[BATO]R MS (translation, God is my protectopr 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
circa 1360 AD
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Issued By
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Mint
Edinburgh (Mint), Edinburgh, Scotland, Great Britain, 1357-1367
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Silver
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Axis
09
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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
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.517 g (Weight)
edge chipped
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Shape
Round
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References
[Book] 2003. Coins of Scotland Ireland and the Islands., Spink 5091 Pages